Rashed
Meaningrightly guided · Arabic
Rashed is an Arabic boy name meaning “rightly guided”. 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 short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funRashed doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationRashed peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Rashed you'd meet today is about 48 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Rasheds too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Rashed would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 106,383 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRashed first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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About the name Rashed
Rashed is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “rightly guided”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It hit its peak in the 1970s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Rashed
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Questions about the name Rashed
What does the name Rashed mean?
Rashed means “rightly guided” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Mahdi (“rightly guided”) and Rasheed (“rightly guided”).
What is the origin of the name Rashed?
Rashed 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 Rashed a boy or girl name?
Rashed is a boy name. In 2025, 16 US boys were named Rashed.
How popular is the name Rashed?
Rashed ranked #5,608 for US boys in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 1977, when it reached #3,386. Over the last five years it has climbed 688 places.
What names are similar to Rashed?
If you like Rashed, you might also like Rasheed and Mahdi. Rasheed is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Rashed?
Rashed is an Arabic boy name meaning “rightly guided”. 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 short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.