Rashad Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Rashad is an Arabic name meaning 'wise' or 'rightly guided'. It evolved from Classical Arabic to Modern Standard Arabic. The name is associated with traits of wisdom and guidance. It does not have biblical relevance. Rashad gained popularity in the 20th century and is commonly used in various cultures today.
The name Rashad is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rashad has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Rashad' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 808th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 446th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 662nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1130th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17350th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11245th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Rashad' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rashad"
Pronunciation
/rəˈʃɑːd/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
Rashad is derived from the Arabic root 'r-sh-d', which means 'to be rightly guided' or 'to be wise'.
Meaning
wise, rightly guided
Language Evolution
Rashad (Modern Standard Arabic), Rashād (Classical Arabic), Rashid (related form)
Historical Usage
Rashad gained popularity in the 20th century, especially among Arabic-speaking communities and in multicultural societies.
Variants & Derivatives
Rashid, Rashida, Rashan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rashad is viewed positively, often associated with wisdom and guidance. It is a favored name in many Muslim communities.
Famous People
Rashad Evans - American mixed martial artist, Rashad McCants - American basketball player, Rashad Haughton - American actor and musician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rashad"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Rashad"
"Rashad" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 808th of 10718 | 1,636 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 446th of 16616 | 7,175 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 662nd of 24088 | 5,229 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1130th of 23106 | 2,111 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17350th of 19264 | 8 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11245th of 27321 | 77 |
Regional Popularity of "Rashad" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.92% 732nd/2937 |
17.92% 624th/3483 |
18.62% 655th/3518 |
20.97% 848th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.54% 499th/3685 |
8.98% 402nd/4475 |
6.45% 335th/5194 |
10.94% 691st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
14.36% 658th/4582 |
14.16% 731st/5164 |
7.30% 534th/7313 |
15.24% 1137th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
26.51% 1056th/3984 |
31.42% 1410th/4487 |
13.24% 903rd/6822 |
28.03% 1759th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rashad" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rashad"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rashad" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.