Rasheed

Rasheed is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “rightly guided.” In 2024 it was given to 30 boys in the United States.

Rasheed at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“rightly guided”

About the name Rasheed

Rasheed belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “rightly guided” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Rasheed first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #719 in 1995, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 4,801 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rasheed in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#719 in 1995
Peak year
1995
Babies named Rasheed in 2024
30
Total since 1880
4,801

Rasheed in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1199 in 1999
Babies named Rasheed in 2025
3
Total since 1996
117

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rasheed mean?

Rasheed means “rightly guided” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rasheed a boy or girl name?

Rasheed is a boy name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rasheed?

Rasheed comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Rasheed?

Rasheed first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #719 in 1995, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

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