How Many People Are Named Rasheda?

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

Rasheda
Very Rare
Arabic

Rasheda is a unique name with roots in Arabic, making it very rare in the U.S., with only 1 in 344,134 Americans bearing this name. There are approximately 959 people named Rasheda living today, and the name peaked in popularity back in 1976.

~959
Living in US
1 in 344,134
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Arabic, means 'to be exalted'
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Dignified Inspiring Strong
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

64,205
Worldwide Bearers
#14,967
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
54,896
🇮🇳 India
3,462
🇵🇰 Pakistan
1,795
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,693
🇺🇸 United States
1,271
🇬🇧 England
241
🇿🇦 South Africa
233
🇪🇬 Egypt
217
🇵🇭 Philippines
97
🇯🇲 Jamaica
57

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
959 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
27
Would be under 30 (3%)
967
Would be 30–60 (97%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 994 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: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
61
International
99

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

📜 Rasheda Through the Generations

Rasheda has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1976 when 107 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Rasheda are adults, with 97% falling within the 30 to 60-year-old range. This indicates a stable trend over the decades, suggesting it's a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 105
Pennsylvania 61
California 46
New Jersey 23
Michigan 18
North Carolina 16
Georgia 11
Illinois 7
South Carolina 7
Ohio 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rasheda's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rasheda

How Many People Have the Name Rasheda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 959 people in the United States currently share the name Rasheda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 344,134 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rasheda a Common or Rare Name?

Rasheda 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 Rasheda Mean?

Rasheda means "derived from Arabic, means 'to be exalted'" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rasheda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Rasheda Most Popular?

The name Rasheda reached peak popularity in 1976, with 107 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 Rasheda?

Approximately 959 people named Rasheda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 994. That works out to roughly 1 in 344,134 Americans.

Is Rasheda a rare name?

Rasheda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 344,134 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rasheda mean?

Rasheda means "derived from Arabic, means 'to be exalted'" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rasheda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rasheda are male and 100% are female.

When was Rasheda most popular?

Rasheda peaked in 1976 with 107 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 US959
All-Time Births994
1 in X1 in 344,134
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1976
World Rank#14,967
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.