Rashad

Rashad is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 91 boys in the United States.

Rashad at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Rashad

Rashad belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Rashad first appears in Social Security records in 1973. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #336 in 1987, and in 2024 91 babies received the name — 16,151 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rashad in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Best US rank
#336 in 1987
Peak year
1990
Babies named Rashad in 2024
91
Total since 1880
16,151

Rashad in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1505 in 1999
Babies named Rashad in 2025
3
Total since 1996
89

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rashad mean?

The meaning of Rashad is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Rashad a boy or girl name?

Rashad is a boy name. In 2024, 91 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rashad?

Rashad comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Rashad?

Rashad first appears in US records in 1973. Its best-ever ranking was #336 in 1987, and 91 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.