Rasheed Boy

Popularity: #894 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationrah-SHEED / /ræˈʃid/

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: 'rightly guided'; Swahili: 'intelligent'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Rasheed is of Arabic origin, commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the root word 'rashad', which means guidance or wisdom. In Swahili-speaking regions, it is also associated with intelligence. The name has been popular in various countries, reflecting cultural diversity.

Trend Summary

The name Rasheed has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly within Muslim communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rasheed
  • Rashid

International Variants

  • Rashid (Arabic)
  • Rashid (Urdu)
  • Rasheed (Arabic)

Famous people named Rasheed

Rasheed Wallace is a former professional basketball player known for his time in the NBA.

Rasheed Ali is a notable figure in the field of Islamic scholarship.

Rasheed N. Johnson is an acclaimed artist recognized for his contemporary works.

Rasheed Thabit is a prominent author known for his contributions to literature.

Fictional characters named Rasheed

Rasheed is a character in the video game series 'Street Fighter', known for his martial arts skills.

Rasheed is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard', serving as a wise advisor.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rasheed was first seen in the United States in 1968. Rasheed has ranked as high as #1030 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, California, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Rasheed has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rasheed (2024)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19686
19696
197019
197124
197263
197354
197457
197590
197688
197795
197893
197995
198089
198176
1982103
198377
198491
198583
198698
198766
198860
198989
1990123
1991100
1992149
1993143
1994162
1995220
1996180
1997148
1998144
1999140
2000161
2001143
2002139
2003102
2004142
200587
200692
200791
200880
200971
201065
201160
201248
201365
201444
201545
201648
201748
201838
201938
202032
202145
202232
202324
202430