Holding steady.
Popularity of Rashia since 1975
Babies named Rashia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rashia is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1975. Its peak year was 1992, but even then the number of births was very low, and the name has never ranked among the top 1,000. The trajectory has been stable but at a minimal level, with no significant increase or decrease in recent decades. In terms of geography, no states have recorded a notable concentration of the name. Rashia is likely a feminine variant of the Arabic name Rashid, meaning 'rightly guided' or 'wise,' though its exact derivation is uncertain due to its rarity. Parents choosing this name may appreciate its spiritual connotations and connection to Arabic heritage, but it remains a distinctive and uncommon choice.
Rashia appears to be a feminine form or variant of the Arabic name Rashid (or Rasheed), which means 'rightly guided' or 'wise.' The name Rashid is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam. However, Rashia is extremely uncommon in English-speaking countries, with limited recorded usage. It may also be a variant spelling of the name Rashida, which shares the same root. The name's first recorded use in U.S. Social Security data is 1975, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names.
Sibling names for Rashia
Names that share Rashia's style, for a brother or sister.
