Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Rachid

Rachid

♂ Boy

Pronounced rah-SHEED /rɑˈʃid/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Rashid/Rachid (French spelling), 'rightly guided; of sound judgment; mature.' Al-Rashid ('the Rightly-Guided') is one of the names of God. A settled Arabic name.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name: Rachid means 'rightly guided; of good sense' (said 'rah-SHEED'). Settled and dignified.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Rashid/Rachid (French spelling), 'rightly guided; of sound judgment; mature.' Al-Rashid ('the Rightly-Guided') is one of the names of God. A settled Arabic name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11957 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 81

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619832024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rachid is a French-influenced spelling of the Arabic Rashid, 'rightly guided; of good sense; mature.' Al-Rashid ('the Rightly-Guided') is a name of God. A settled name, rare in the U.S. (said 'rah-SHEED').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, dignified, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Rachid is the French spelling of the Arabic Rashid, 'rightly guided; of sound judgment'; Al-Rashid is one of the names of God (said 'rah-SHEED').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Rachid — Arabic Rashid 'rightly guided'

Variations

RashidRasheedRachyd

Nicknames

RashChid

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Rachid…

Rasheed— a spelling twin of the same Arabic name
Tahir— a like settled Arabic boy's name
Kareem— a like Arabic virtue name
Hakeem— a like Arabic 'wise' pick

Explore names like Rachid

By themearabicvirtuemuslimmeaning-rich

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Rachid mean?

Rachid is the French spelling of the Arabic Rashid, 'rightly guided; of sound judgment; mature.'

How do you pronounce Rachid?

It's said rah-SHEED /rɑˈʃid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rachid a boy or girl name?

Rachid is a boy's name.

How popular is Rachid?

Rachid is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Muslim families.

💬 Ask Nia