How Many People Are Named Rasheeda?

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

Rasheeda
Very Rare
Arabic

Rasheeda is a unique name with Arabic origins, rarely heard but cherished by those who know it. Only 1,671 people named Rasheeda live in the US today, making up just 1 in 197,428 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1979 with 138 births, showing a stable trend since then.

~1,671
Living in US
1 in 197,428
Americans
1979
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Aisha
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Inspiring Determined Compassionate
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

187,709
Worldwide Bearers
#5,585
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
142,734
🇮🇳 India
31,445
🇳🇬 Nigeria
8,152
🇺🇸 United States
2,085
🇬🇭 Ghana
618
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
501
🇲🇻 Maldives
491
🇿🇦 South Africa
452
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
348
🇲🇼 Malawi
296

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9 (1%)
♀ Female
1,662 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
222
Would be under 30 (13%)
1,501
Would be 30–60 (87%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,723 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: 1979

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
60
International
100

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

📜 Rasheeda Through the Generations

Rasheeda has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring in 1979 when 138 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a small but dedicated following, with an estimated 1,671 individuals bearing it today. Interestingly, the age distribution reveals a significant majority of Rasheedas are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a strong generational continuity without much representation among younger or older demographics.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 315
New York 206
New Jersey 189
California 43
North Carolina 43
Florida 19
Georgia 18
Illinois 17
Maryland 13
South Carolina 11

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rasheeda's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rasheeda

How Many People Have the Name Rasheeda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,671 people in the United States currently share the name Rasheeda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 197,428 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rasheeda a Common or Rare Name?

Rasheeda 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 Rasheeda Mean?

Rasheeda means "creative variant of Aisha" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rasheeda in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Rasheeda Most Popular?

The name Rasheeda reached peak popularity in 1979, with 138 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 Rasheeda?

Approximately 1,671 people named Rasheeda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,723. That works out to roughly 1 in 197,428 Americans.

Is Rasheeda a rare name?

Rasheeda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 197,428 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rasheeda mean?

Rasheeda means "creative variant of Aisha" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rasheeda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Rasheeda are male and 99% are female.

When was Rasheeda most popular?

Rasheeda peaked in 1979 with 138 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 US1,671
All-Time Births1,723
1 in X1 in 197,428
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1979
World Rank#5,585
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.