Holding steady.
Popularity of Rashidah since 1972
Babies named Rashidah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 118 |
| 1980s | 142 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rashidah entered U.S. birth records in 1972 and reached its peak popularity in 1977, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name has remained stable in usage over the decades, appearing consistently in small numbers each year. As a feminine form of the Arabic name Rashid, it carries a strong spiritual meaning of 'rightly guided' and is favored by Muslim families. Its usage is concentrated among communities with Arabic heritage, reflecting its cultural roots.
Rashidah is the feminine form of the Arabic name Rashid, derived from the root r-sh-d meaning 'to be rightly guided' or 'to follow the right path.' It is closely related to the Quranic concept of al-rashid (the rightly guided), one of the attributes of God. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries and is often chosen for its positive spiritual connotations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rash, Sheeda
Sibling names for Rashidah
Names that share Rashidah's style, for a brother or sister.
