Rashid
Rashid is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Rightly guided, wise, or showing good judgment.
Origin and history
Rashid is a classic Arabic masculine name meaning 'rightly guided' or 'wise'. It has seen steady, moderate usage in the United States over the decades, often valued for its strong traditional background and positive meaning.
Popularity in the United States
2,566 babies in the United States have been named Rashid since 1880. It ranks #2560 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1739.
States where it is most popular
- NY (44.6 %)
- CA (17.5 %)
- NJ (13.8 %)
- PA (9 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
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 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 435 |
| 1980-1990 | 495 |
| 1990-2000 | 564 |
| 2000-2010 | 447 |
| 2010-2019 | 392 |
| 2020-2029 | 188 |
Famous people named Rashid
- Rashid Johnson: Artist, Director
- Rashid Wallace: Basketball player, Coach
Fun facts
- In Islamic tradition, Al-Rashid is one of the 99 names or attributes associated with God.
- The name was borne by famous historical leaders, most notably Harun al-Rashid, the fifth Abbasid Caliph.