Rasheda

♀ Girl

Pronounced rah-SHEE-dah /rɑˈʃiː.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: Rasheda is a spelling of Rashida, the feminine of Rashid (Arabic, 'rightly guided, wise, of good judgment').Medium

In 30 seconds: A dignified Arabic name: Rasheda means 'rightly guided, wise' (said 'rah-SHEE-dah'). Elegant and meaningful.

Origin MediumArabic

MeaningRasheda is a spelling of Rashida, the feminine of Rashid (Arabic, 'rightly guided, wise, of good judgment').

U.S. rank (2001)#14904 ↗ Rising

2001 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1976

Total births (all-time)≈ 994

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Rasheda is a spelling of Rashida (Arabic, 'rightly guided, wise'), the feminine of Rashid. Its U.S. use crested near 1976 (said 'rah-SHEE-dah').

It became less common after the 1980s but remains meaningful. Graceful, wise, and warm.

Did you know? Rasheda rose in American use around 1976, part of a wave of Arabic names.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Rasheda — Arabic Rashida; 'rightly guided, wise'

RashidaRasheedaRashidah

ShedaRashi

Rashida— the standard spelling

Nadira— a like -a Arabic name

Jamila— a like Arabic feminine pick

Rasheeda— echoes that soft -da sound

Ruwaida— echoes that soft -da sound

What does the name Rasheda mean?

Rasheda is a form of Rashida, Arabic for 'rightly guided, wise.'

How do you pronounce Rasheda?

It's said rah-SHEE-dah /rɑˈʃiː.dɑ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Rasheda an Arabic name?

Yes — it's a spelling of the Arabic Rashida.

How popular is Rasheda?

Rasheda saw its steadiest U.S. use in the mid-nineteen-seventies and is uncommon today.