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Rasheed

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Pronounced rah-SHEED /rɑˈʃid/High

Meaning: From Arabic rashid, 'rightly guided, wise, mature' — one of the 99 names of GodHigh

In 30 seconds: Guidance with a jump shot: Rasheed — 'rightly guided', among God's own names — went All-Star with Rasheed Wallace. Wisdom in the paint.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic rashid, 'rightly guided, wise, mature' — one of the 99 names of God

U.S. rank (2025)#3294 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,837

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Rasheed is a spelling of Rashid — Arabic 'rightly guided, of right judgment', a divine name (al-Rashid) and the storied caliph's epithet. American use rose with basketball's Rasheed Wallace.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African American families. Uncommon, rightly-guided at the root, and assured.

Did you know? Al-Rashid is one of the ninety-nine names of God — and Harun al-Rashid's Baghdad sparked the Arabian Nights; Rasheed Wallace added four NBA All-Star nods.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Rashid — etymology

Variations

RashidRashadRachid

Nicknames

Sheed

Famous Bearers

★Rasheed Wallace (1974–present)
American NBA forward, four-time All-Star.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rasheed mean?

Rasheed is Arabic for 'rightly guided, wise'; al-Rashid is one of the names of God.

How do you pronounce Rasheed?

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

Is Rasheed a boy or girl name?

Rasheed is a boy's name.

How popular is Rasheed?

Rasheed is an uncommon name in the U.S.