Rashida
Rashida is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “rightly guided, wise, discerning.” Rashida is the feminine form of Rashid, meaning rightly guided or wise.
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how do you pronounce Rashida?
rah-SHEE-dah
where does the name Rashida come from?
The feminine of Rashid, an Arabic name meaning rightly guided.
'Ar-Rashid' is one of the 99 names of Allah, meaning The Guide to the Right Path. The name carries profound spiritual weight, aspiring toward wisdom, moral clarity, and the ability to discern truth from falsehood.
how popular is this name?
Rashida has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 6 years since 1975. It peaked at #535 in 1977, and ranked #966 in 1980.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1980 | #966 |
| 1979 | #942 |
| 1978 | #754 |
| 1977 | #535 |
| 1976 | #723 |
| 1975 | #905 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Rashida fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Rashida
Bearers include the U.S. politician Rashida Tlaib and the actress Rashida Jones.
who are famous people named Rashida?
- Rashida Jones (American actress and filmmaker)
- Rashida Tlaib (U.S. Congresswoman)
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what names go well with Rashida?
Sibling names that share Rashida's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Rashida
What does the name Rashida mean?
Rashida means “rightly guided, wise, discerning”.
What is the origin of the name Rashida?
Rashida comes from the Arabic naming tradition.
How popular is the name Rashida?
Rashida ranked #966 in the US in 1980, according to Social Security data.
Is Rashida a boy or girl name?
Rashida is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Rashida?
Rashida is pronounced rah-SHEE-dah, with 3 syllables.
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