Holding steady.
Popularity of Rashae since 1982
Babies named Rashae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 126 |
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rashae is a modern American coinage that first appeared in birth records in 1982. Its peak usage came in 1990, but it has never reached the top 1,000 nationally, reflecting its status as a rare and distinctive choice. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with no significant resurgence, and it has not been strongly associated with any particular state. Likely a creative respelling of names like Rochelle or Rashida, Rashae carries a melodic, feminine sound that fits the late 20th-century trend of names ending in -ae or -ay. Though its exact origin is debated, it offers a modern alternative to more common names without losing a sense of cultural connection.
Rashae first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1980s. Its formation is likely a blend of the fashionable prefix Ra- and the -shae suffix, seen in names like Rasha and Shay. It may also be a variant of Rochelle, a French place name, or a creative spelling of Rashida, an Arabic name meaning 'righteous.' The exact derivation is unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rae, Shae
Sibling names for Rashae
Names that share Rashae's style, for a brother or sister.
