The nameRashid
Rashid is an Arabic name of wisdom and good guidance.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Rashid means "rightly guided, wise" in Arabic.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In the United States Rashid reached 1118th place in 1976. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 1096th, in 2000.
Popularity of the name Rashid
Rashid in the United States
Rashid was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 563 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Rashid. Its rise began around 1967, and it peaked in 1996. Half of all babies named Rashid in the United States were born before 1995. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 31 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Rashid
Names from the same generation as Rashid, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashid mean?
Rashid means "rightly guided, wise" in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Rashid?
Arabic.
Is Rashid a girl's or a boy's name?
Rashid is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Rashid?
In 2024, Rashid was the 3533rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 32 births.
What are good sibling names for Rashid?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Zeinab, Nisa, Amel and Hajar for a sister, Nasser, Moussa, Adil and Tarik for a brother.