Rasheed
Rasheed is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Rightly guided, wise, or prudent.
Origin and history
Rasheed is a traditional name of Arabic origin meaning 'rightly guided' or 'wise'. It has seen steady, moderate usage in the United States over the past several decades. The name remains a well-recognized classical choice with a dignified meaning.
Popularity in the United States
4,838 babies in the United States have been named Rasheed since 1880. It ranks #1760 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1728.
States where it is most popular
- PA (22.9 %)
- NY (18.6 %)
- NJ (13 %)
- CA (8.9 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 678 |
| 1980-1990 | 832 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,509 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,109 |
| 2010-2019 | 499 |
| 2020-2029 | 199 |
Famous people named Rasheed
- Rasheed Wallace: Professional Basketball Player, Coach
Fun facts
- Al-Rasheed is traditionally recognized as one of the Ninety-Nine Names of God in Islam.
- The name was borne by famous historical figures, including the 8th-century Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid.