Rasheed

Rasheed - A very unique male name

Rasheed appeared on the charts for the first time in 1970 on position #1504. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Rasheed and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Rasheed? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Rasheed. The baby boy name Rasheed was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3080 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Rasheed peaked in popularity 31 years ago in 1995 on position 680.

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Rasheed is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Rasheed is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,787 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,983.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Rasheed is where you live.

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Rasheed origin and meaning

Arabic — transliteration of Rashid

From Arabic Rashid, 'rightly guided, having the right path'

Rasheed is a transliteration spelling of the Arabic name Rashid, one of the names with the al- prefix among the names of God in Islamic tradition. In American use it peaked in 1995, helped by visibility in sport and music, and has recently ticked upward in rank.

Attested etymology

Rasheed is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Rasheed, pop culture references for the name Rasheed and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Rasheed

We've found the following names that sound similar to Rasheed, sorted by popularity.

Rashad / Rusty / Rashaad / Rashid / Rashaud / Rashod / Rocket / Rashed / Rashida / Richad /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Rasheed

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Rasheed a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Rasheed?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

rah-SHEED · /rɑˈʃid/

Around the world

• Rashid (Arabic) — The more direct transliteration of the same Arabic name

Spellings and nicknames

• Rashid — The standard transliteration — a separate established spelling

Famous bearers

• Rasheed Wallace — American basketball player, NBA champion with the Detroit Pistons (b. 1974) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Rasheed carries a dignified, faith-rooted meaning that matters to the families who choose it. Its sound is strong and unmistakable.

Worth knowing

• The Rashid spelling competes with this one, so expect variation.