Declining since 1995, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Rashaad since 1974
Babies named Rashaad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 161 |
| 1980s | 701 |
| 1990s | 1,095 |
| 2000s | 777 |
| 2010s | 496 |
| 2020s | 178 |
Meaning & origin
Rashaad entered U.S. naming records in 1974, but its use grew slowly until peaking in 1995, when it reached its highest rank. Since then, the name has been on a downward trajectory, reflecting a broader trend away from once-fashionable variants of Arabic-inspired names. The 2025 data shows Rashaad ranked 6446, with about 1 in 131,390 boys receiving the name. While no single state stands out as a stronghold, the name has been used across the country, particularly within communities drawn to names with Arabic roots and a modern feel.
Rashaad is most likely a variant spelling of Rashad, derived from the Arabic root r-sh-d, which conveys the idea of right guidance, maturity, or good judgment. The name Rashad appears in the Quran as a concept of righteousness, though it is not used as a personal name in the text. Rashaad emerged as a given name in the United States in the late 20th century, particularly within African American communities, where variant spellings of Arabic names became popular.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Rashaad
Names that share Rashaad's style, for a brother or sister.
