Rashida

Rashida is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Rashida at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rashida

Rashida belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rashida first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #536 in 1977, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 2,993 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rashida in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#536 in 1977
Peak year
1977
Babies named Rashida in 2024
5
Total since 1880
2,993

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rashida mean?

The meaning of Rashida is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rashida a boy or girl name?

Rashida is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rashida?

Rashida comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Rashida?

Rashida first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #536 in 1977, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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