Rashid

Rashid is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “rightly guided.” In 2024 it was given to 32 boys in the United States.

Rashid at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“rightly guided”

About the name Rashid

Rashid belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “rightly guided” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Rashid first appears in Social Security records in 1966. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1118 in 1976, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 2,534 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rashid in US records

First recorded (US)
1966
Best US rank
#1118 in 1976
Peak year
1996
Babies named Rashid in 2024
32
Total since 1880
2,534

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rashid mean?

Rashid means “rightly guided” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rashid a boy or girl name?

Rashid is a boy name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rashid?

Rashid comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Rashid?

Rashid first appears in US records in 1966. Its best-ever ranking was #1118 in 1976, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

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