Rashida
Rashida: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Rashida
- A female given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Transliteration of Arabic رَشِيدَة (rašīda).
How popular is Rashida?
Since 1880, 2,999 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Rashida (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #536 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #7689 in 1989. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Rashida FAQ
What does the name Rashida mean?
A female given name from Arabic. Transliteration of Arabic رَشِيدَة (rašīda).
What is the origin of the name Rashida?
Rashida is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Rashida?
Since 1880, 2,999 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Rashida (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #536 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #7689 in 1989. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rashida a boy or girl name?
Rashida is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,999 girls and 6 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.