Rashad
Meaninggood guidance · Arabic
Rashad is an Arabic boy name meaning “good guidance”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationRashad peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Rashad you'd meet today is about 38 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Rashad would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 17,986 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRashad first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Rashads? Head to Louisiana, where it's the #531 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Rashad
Rashad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “good guidance”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Rashad
What does the name Rashad mean?
Rashad means “good guidance” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Rashad?
Rashad is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Rashad a boy or girl name?
Rashad is a boy name. In 2025, 95 US boys were named Rashad.
How popular is the name Rashad?
Rashad ranked #1,708 for US boys in 2025, given to 95 babies. Its best year was 1987, when it reached #336. Over the last five years it has slipped 458 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Rashad?
Rashad is an Arabic boy name meaning “good guidance”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.