Holding steady.
Popularity of Rasheema since 1974
Babies named Rasheema per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rasheema is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and saw its highest usage in 1986. While its exact meaning is debated, it is widely considered a variant of the Arabic name Rashida, meaning 'righteous' or 'wise'. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, maintaining a stable but low level of use. Its peak in the 1980s aligns with a period when Arabic-derived names gained traction in American communities. The trajectory has been stable since then, with no recorded births in many recent years. Top states for the name are not available due to its rarity.
Rasheema is a rare name likely derived from Arabic roots, either as a variant of Rashida (meaning 'righteous, rightly guided') or from rasheed ('wise, mature'). It emerged in the United States in the 1970s, possibly influenced by other Arabic-origin names ending in -eema. Its usage peaked in the 1980s, reflecting a broader trend of distinctive Arabic names in African American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sheema, Rashi, Rasha
Sibling names for Rasheema
Names that share Rasheema's style, for a brother or sister.
