Holding steady.
Popularity of Rayshad since 1983
Babies named Rayshad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rayshad is a modern American name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1983. It likely derives from the combination of Ray and the stylish suffix -shad, or as a respelling of the Arabic name Rashad. The name saw its peak usage in 2000, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationwide. Its usage has remained stable over the decades, with fewer than a handful of births per year in most states. While no state data is available due to its rarity, Rayshad fits within a pattern of creative, phonetic spellings common in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Parents choosing this name may appreciate its distinctive sound and modern feel.
Rayshad first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983. It may be a respelling of Rashad, an Arabic name meaning 'good guidance' or 'integrity,' or a blend of the prefix Ray with the fashionable suffix -shad. The name saw modest use in the 1990s and 2000s but never ranked among the top 1000 names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ray, Ray Ray
Variants: Rashad, Rayshaad, Rayshād
Sibling names for Rayshad
Names that share Rayshad's style, for a brother or sister.
