How Many People Are Named Rasha?

Complete statistics for the name Rasha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Rasha
Very Rare
Arabic

Rasha means 'to be patient' in Arabic, making it a name rich in virtue. Only 1 in 467,656 Americans share this unique name, with around 706 people living today. The name peaked in popularity in 1992 with 31 births.

~120
Living in US
1 in 2,762,077
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To be patient
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Patient Resilient Calm
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

655,303
Worldwide Bearers
#1,492
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
283,574
🇮🇶 Iraq
112,349
🇸🇩 Sudan
112,245
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
46,509
🇸🇾 Syria
32,251
🇯🇴 Jordan
23,772
🇵🇸 Palestine
9,320
🇱🇧 Lebanon
7,622
🇾🇪 Yemen
7,012
🇱🇾 Libya
3,305

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
35 (5%)
♀ Female
671 (95%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
279
Would be under 30 (39%)
439
Would be 30–60 (61%)
5
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 723 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Rasha Through the Generations

Rasha has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1992, when 31 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 706 people named Rasha living in the country, with the majority being between the ages of 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that Rasha is a name embraced by a newer generation, with 39% of those named Rasha being under 30 years old, 60% aged between 30 and 60, and only 1% over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 10
Michigan 7
Illinois 5
Pennsylvania 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rasha's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rasha

How Many People Have the Name Rasha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 120 people in the United States currently share the name Rasha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,762,077 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rasha a Common or Rare Name?

Rasha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Rasha Mean?

Rasha means "to be patient" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rasha in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.

When Was Rasha Most Popular?

The name Rasha reached peak popularity in 1992, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Rasha?

Approximately 120 people named Rasha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 120. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,762,077 Americans.

Is Rasha a rare name?

Rasha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,762,077 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rasha mean?

Rasha means "to be patient" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rasha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Rasha are male and 95% are female.

When was Rasha most popular?

Rasha peaked in 1992 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US120
All-Time Births120
1 in X1 in 2,762,077
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1992
World Rank#1,492
Male %5%
Female %95%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.