What does Rashida mean?

Arabic: 'prosperous'; Swahili: 'successful'

Is Rashida a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Rashida is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Rashida?

It’s currently ranked #945 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Rashida?

rah-SHEE-dah · IPA: //ræˈʃiːdə//

Rashida Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationrah-SHEE-dah / rɑːˈʃiːdə

Arabic

Meaning

prosperous; successful

Historical & Cultural Background

Rashida is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim communities. It is derived from the root word 'rashid', which means 'rightly guided' or 'wise'. The name is often associated with positive attributes such as prosperity and success. It has been used in various cultures and regions, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Famous people named Rashida

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Fictional characters named Rashida

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Sibling Suggestions

Rashad Rashaad Rashan Rashid

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rashida was first seen in the United States in 1989. Rashida has ranked as high as #1190 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Rashida has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rashida (1989)

State	Births	Share
DC	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1989	6