Rasheed
Meaningrightly guided · Arabic
Rasheed 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 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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- GenerationRasheed peaked in 1995, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Rasheed you'd meet today is about 30 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Rasheed would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 47,393 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryRasheed first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
US births per million boys, 1968–2025
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About the name Rasheed
Rasheed is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “rightly guided”. 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 1990s 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 Rasheed
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Questions about the name Rasheed
What does the name Rasheed mean?
Rasheed means “rightly guided” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Mahdi (“rightly guided”) and Rashed (“rightly guided”).
What is the origin of the name Rasheed?
Rasheed 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 Rasheed a boy or girl name?
Rasheed is a boy name. In 2025, 36 US boys were named Rasheed.
How popular is the name Rasheed?
Rasheed ranked #3,240 for US boys in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 1995, when it reached #718. Over the last five years it has climbed 178 places.
What names are similar to Rasheed?
If you like Rasheed, you might also like Rashed and Mahdi. Rashed is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Rasheed?
Rasheed 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 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.