Rasheed Boy
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1968 | 6 |
1969 | 6 |
1970 | 19 |
1971 | 24 |
1972 | 63 |
1973 | 54 |
1974 | 57 |
1975 | 90 |
1976 | 88 |
1977 | 95 |
1978 | 93 |
1979 | 95 |
1980 | 89 |
1981 | 76 |
1982 | 103 |
1983 | 77 |
1984 | 91 |
1985 | 83 |
1986 | 98 |
1987 | 66 |
1988 | 60 |
1989 | 89 |
1990 | 123 |
1991 | 100 |
1992 | 149 |
1993 | 143 |
1994 | 162 |
1995 | 220 |
1996 | 180 |
1997 | 148 |
1998 | 144 |
1999 | 140 |
2000 | 161 |
2001 | 143 |
2002 | 139 |
2003 | 102 |
2004 | 142 |
2005 | 87 |
2006 | 92 |
2007 | 91 |
2008 | 80 |
2009 | 71 |
2010 | 65 |
2011 | 60 |
2012 | 48 |
2013 | 65 |
2014 | 44 |
2015 | 45 |
2016 | 48 |
2017 | 48 |
2018 | 38 |
2019 | 38 |
2020 | 32 |
2021 | 45 |
2022 | 32 |
2023 | 24 |
2024 | 30 |