Holding steady.
Popularity of Rashi since 1972
Babies named Rashi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12 | 58 |
| 1980s | 20 | 31 |
| 1990s | 22 | 27 |
| 2000s | 71 | 13 |
| 2010s | 83 | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rashi is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1974. Its exact derivation is unclear, but it may be a modern coinage or a variant of names from Arabic or Hebrew. The name reached its peak popularity in 2010, and its usage has remained stable since then. While it does not rank in the top 1,000 names, it has been consistently used for girls. Notable for its rarity, Rashi offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a modern-sounding name with potential multicultural roots.
The name Rashi is of uncertain origin. It may be a modern English coinage, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the Arabic name Rasha, which means 'young gazelle', or derive from Hebrew, where 'rosh' means 'head' or 'first'. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974, suggesting a relatively recent adoption. Its usage peaked in 2010, and it has remained stable in popularity, primarily used for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rash
Variants: Rasha
Sibling names for Rashi
Names that share Rashi's style, for a brother or sister.
