Holding steady.
Popularity of Rasheena since 1973
Babies named Rasheena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 207 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rasheena is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1973. It saw its peak popularity in 1986, after which its use dropped sharply. The name has remained stable in recent years, with very few annual registrations. Its origins are unclear, likely a creative combination of existing names and trendy suffixes popular in the late 20th century. Though it never appeared in the top 1000, Rasheena reflects the naming style of the 1980s, particularly within African American communities, where inventive names with melodic endings became common.
Rasheena first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973. It may have been coined by blending elements from names like Rashida (Arabic, 'righteous') or Rochelle (French, 'little rock') with the fashionable -ena suffix, or it may be a variant of the Arabic name Rashina. Its use peaked in the 1980s and has since declined, remaining a rare name with no clear etymological root outside modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sheena, Rashi, Rash
Sibling names for Rasheena
Names that share Rasheena's style, for a brother or sister.
