Rahsheed
An Arabic masculine name derived from the root meaning "righteous" or "guided".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Rahsheed. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rahsheed today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rahsheed births was 1989 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rahsheed. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Rahsheed. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1989
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,711
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Rahsheed: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rahsheed from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rahsheed by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Rahsheed during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rahsheed
The name Rahsheed originates from the Arabic language and culture, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "rasheed," which means "rightly guided" or "following the right path." This name carries deep spiritual connotations within the Islamic tradition.
In the early days of Islam, the term "rasheed" was often associated with the Rightly Guided Caliphs, who were the first four successors to the Prophet Muhammad. These caliphs were revered for their wisdom, justice, and adherence to the teachings of Islam. As such, the name Rahsheed became a symbol of piety and righteousness among the Muslim faithful.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Rahsheed can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the golden age of the Islamic civilization. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Rahsheed al-Baghdadi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century CE. His literary works were widely celebrated and influenced the development of Arabic literature.
Another historical figure with the name Rahsheed was Rahsheed al-Din Sinan, a Persian Ismaili leader and the head of the Nizari Ismaili state in the late 12th century. He is remembered for his strategic military tactics and his role in consolidating the Ismaili stronghold in modern-day Syria and Iran.
In the 13th century, Rahsheed al-Din Fazlullah, a Persian statesman and historian, served as the grand vizier of the Ilkhanate Empire. His comprehensive work, "Jami' al-Tawarikh" (Compendium of Chronicles), is considered a monumental achievement in the field of Islamic historiography.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Rahsheed Khan was a renowned Indian classical musician and a master of the sarod. Born in 1936, he was a recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, in recognition of his immense contributions to the world of Indian music.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Rahsheed throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Rahsheed + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rahsheed as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rahsheed: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rahsheed?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rahsheed going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Rahsheed a common name?
We classify Rahsheed as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rahsheed most popular?
The single biggest year for Rahsheed was 1989, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rahsheed is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Rahsheed in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rahsheed a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rahsheed in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Rahsheed still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rahsheed in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Rahsheed can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Rahsheed as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.