GirlSwahili origin

Rashida: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means righteous, a name of moral strength and guidance.

Origin
Swahili
Syllables
3
Current rank
#17377
Peak
#536 in 1977

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1964: #754919641970: #531419701980: #97519801990: #139319902000: #615720002005: #1599120052010: #1030220102015: #1416420152019: #173772019#1#17377

What Rashida Means

Rashida is a girl name of Swahili origin. Means righteous, a name of moral strength and guidance.

How Popular Rashida Is

Rashida currently ranks #17377 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #536 in 1977. It is rising.

Good to Know About Rashida

  • At its most popular, Rashida reached #536 in the U.S. in 1977.
  • Rashida has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Rashida is a name with Swahili East African origins.

Names Like Rashida

Other Swahili names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Rashida

Swahili names that pair well as a brother or sister to Rashida.

Questions About Rashida

What does Rashida mean?

Rashida is a girl name of Swahili origin. Means righteous, a name of moral strength and guidance.

How popular is Rashida?

Rashida currently ranks #17377 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #536 in 1977. It is rising.

Where does Rashida come from?

Rashida comes from Swahili roots. At its most popular, Rashida reached #536 in the U.S. in 1977.

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