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Rasheedah

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How to Pronounce Rasheedah

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

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

In 30 seconds: A dignified Arabic name: Rasheedah means 'rightly guided, wise' (said 'rah-SHEE-dah'). Graceful and meaningful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningRasheedah is a spelling of Rashida, the feminine of Rashid (Arabic, 'rightly guided, wise, of good judgment').
U.S. rank (2004)#15640 ↗ Rising
2004 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 930
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819682004

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

Rasheedah is a spelling of Rashida (Arabic, 'rightly guided, wise'), the feminine of Rashid. Its U.S. use crested near 1978 (said 'rah-SHEE-dah').

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

Did you know? Rasheedah rose in American use around 1978, part of a wave of Arabic names.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Rasheedah — Arabic Rashida; 'rightly guided, wise'

Variations

RashidaRashedaRashidah

Nicknames

SheedahRashi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rasheedah mean?

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

How do you pronounce Rasheedah?

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

Is Rasheedah an Arabic name?

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

How popular is Rasheedah?

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

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