Rashid Boy

Popularity: #892 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationrah-SHEED / /ræˈʃid/

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: rightly guided; Persian: prosperous

Historical & Cultural Background

Rashid is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the Arabic root 'r-sh-d', which relates to guidance and wisdom. The name has historical significance, as it was borne by Rashidun Caliphs, the first four caliphs after the death of Prophet Muhammad. In Persian culture, the name is associated with prosperity and success.

Trend Summary

Rashid has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly within Muslim communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rasheed
  • Rashidou

International Variants

  • Rachid (French)
  • Rashid (Turkish)
  • Rashid (Urdu)

Famous people named Rashid

Rashid Khan is a professional cricketer from Afghanistan, known for his exceptional bowling skills.

Rashid Ali is a prominent Indian politician, recognized for his contributions to local governance.

Rashid Johnson is an American artist, celebrated for his work in contemporary art.

Rashid Khalidi is a noted Palestinian-American historian and author, specializing in Middle Eastern studies.

Fictional characters named Rashid

Rashid is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed', known for his role in the storyline.

Rashid is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', often depicted as a friend of the main characters.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rashid was first seen in the United States in 1966. Rashid has ranked as high as #1165 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Rashid has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rashid (2023)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19665
19679
196813
196918
197020
197133
197231
197336
197447
197551
197658
197754
197850
197955
198052
198135
198258
198339
198464
198550
198648
198740
198855
198954
199054
199161
199254
199350
199465
199558
199667
199755
199849
199950
200051
200149
200242
200350
200446
200543
200638
200734
200850
200944
201036
201134
201223
201337
201445
201534
201652
201743
201845
201943
202028
202134
202230
202333
202432