Holding steady, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Rashed since 1975
Babies named Rashed per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 164 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Rashed is a rare name in the United States, with a first recorded appearance in 1975 and a peak rank of 5,608 in 2025. Its usage has remained stable, not experiencing significant surges or declines. The name carries deep cultural and religious significance, particularly in Islamic contexts, where it reflects qualities of guidance and wisdom. While not tied to any particular U.S. states in the data, Rashed maintains a steady, if modest, presence among families seeking a name with strong Arabic roots and a positive meaning.
Rashed derives from the Arabic root r-sh-d (رشد), which conveys guidance, right direction, and maturity. The name is closely related to Rashid, one of the 99 names of God in Islam, meaning 'the Rightly Guided.' Historically, it has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities in South Asia and Africa.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rash
Sibling names for Rashed
Names that share Rashed's style, for a brother or sister.
