Holding steady.
Popularity of Roshad since 1979
Babies named Roshad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 72 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 16 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Roshad is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1979. It peaked in usage that very same year, after which it saw minimal to no recorded births in subsequent decades. The name's trajectory has remained stable but nearly absent, and it has not appeared in any top state rankings. While it resembles the Arabic name Rashad, meaning 'good guidance' or 'righteousness', Roshad's origin may be a modern respelling or independent coinage, and its meaning is not definitively established. Parents choosing this name are selecting a distinctive and uncommon option.
Roshad appears to be a modern American name, first recorded in 1979. It may be a respelling or variant of Rashad, an Arabic name meaning 'good guidance' or 'righteousness', but its exact derivation is unclear. The name has seen sporadic use without a clear cultural or linguistic lineage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rosh
Sibling names for Roshad
Names that share Roshad's style, for a brother or sister.
