Declining since 1990.
Popularity of Rasheeda since 1970
Babies named Rasheeda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 487 |
| 1980s | 646 |
| 1990s | 431 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Rasheeda first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1970, a time when Arabic names were gaining visibility in American culture. Its peak came in 1979, when the name saw its highest recorded usage, likely reflecting broader interest in Islamic and African-American heritage names during that era. Since 1990, the name has followed a falling trajectory, gradually declining in frequency. Though it has not ranked in the national top 1000 in recent decades, Rasheeda remains a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with deep spiritual and cultural resonance.
Rasheeda is the feminine form of the Arabic name Rashid, derived from the root r-sh-d, meaning "to be rightly guided" or "to be mature." It has been used in Muslim communities across the Arab world, South Asia, and Africa. The name is also associated with the concept of al-Rashid, one of the 99 names of Allah, meaning "the Rightly Guided."
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sheeda, Rash
Variants: Rashida
Sibling names for Rasheeda
Names that share Rasheeda's style, for a brother or sister.
