Rashida
Transliteration of Arabic رَشِيدَة (rašīda).
Every Rashida since 1964 — 3,005 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rashida
Rashida is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,540 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 3,005 American babies have been named Rashida. Its peak came in 1977, when 338 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rashida stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rashida year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,540 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,143 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,961 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,440 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,883 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,188 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,103 | — | — |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,674 | — | — |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,074 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,311 | — | — |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,512 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #19,796 | — | — |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,432 | — | — |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,159 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,994 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,420 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,379 | — | — |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,074 | — | — |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,239 | — | — |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,158 | — | — |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,075 | — | — |
| 1990 | 115 | #1,379 | — | — |
| 1985 | 79 | #1,548 | — | — |
| 1980 | 153 | #974 | — | — |
| 1975 | 144 | #908 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,314 | — | — |
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Famous people named Rashida
- Rashida Jones Actor · b. 1976
- Rashida Tlaib Politician · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashida mean?
Transliteration of Arabic رَشِيدَة (rašīda).
How popular is the name Rashida in 2025?
Rashida ranked #14,540 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rashida?
3,005 babies have been named Rashida in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rashida most popular?
Rashida peaked in 1977, when 338 newborns received the name.
Is Rashida a boy or girl name?
Rashida is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rashida rising or falling?
Rashida is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rashida?
Well-known people named Rashida include Rashida Jones (actor), Rashida Tlaib (politician).