Rashida
- Pronunciation
- [Ra-shi-da]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Swahili Name Meaning "Righteous."
- Origin
- African
Rashida Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,993 baby girls have been named Rashida. The name peaked in 1977 with 338 US births that year (rank #536). In 2024, ranked #17084 nationally — 16,548 places below its 1977 peak.
Top States for Rashida
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Rashida births are: New York (486), California (262), Pennsylvania (211).
Other African-Origin Names Like Rashida
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7-Letter Names Starting with R
Names with Rashida's exact length and starting letter: Rabbani, Rabican, Rachael, Rachele, Radbert.
Quick Facts About Rashida
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasheeda | Swahili Name Meaning "Righteous." | Female | African |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Rashida against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).