Rashia
A feminine Persian name meaning "righteous" or "straight path".
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Rashia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rashia today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rashia births was 1992 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rashia. 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.
People living today
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
1992
11 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,551
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Rashia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rashia from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 41 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
Rashia 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 Rashia 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 Rashia
The name Rashia is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Arabic word "rasheed," which means "rightly guided" or "righteous." This connection to religious and moral guidance hints at the name's significance in the Islamic faith and culture.
During the Golden Age of Islam, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th century, the name Rashia gained prominence. It was often bestowed upon individuals who were respected for their wisdom, piety, and adherence to Islamic teachings. The name can be found in various historical texts and records from that era, including religious scriptures and chronicles documenting the lives of notable scholars and leaders.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Rashia can be found in the works of the renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, Al-Ghazali (1058-1111). He mentions a contemporary named Rashia ibn Abdullah, who was revered for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the field of Islamic philosophy.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Rashia. One such individual was Rashia al-Din Sinan (1135-1192), the leader of the Nizari Ismaili state and the founder of the Assassins, a Shiite Muslim sect known for their military tactics and strategic assassinations.
Another prominent figure was Rashia al-Din Hamadani (1247-1318), a Persian poet and Sufi mystic who played a significant role in the spread of Islam in South Asia. His poetic works, infused with spiritual wisdom, continue to be celebrated and studied to this day.
In the 14th century, Rashia al-Din Fazlullah (1247-1324), a renowned Persian historian and vizier, gained recognition for his comprehensive work, "Jami' al-Tawarikh" (Compendium of Chronicles), which chronicled the history of the Mongol Empire and its interactions with various civilizations.
Moving forward in time, Rashia al-Ghawri (1438-1516) was a Mamluk Sultan of Egypt who is remembered for his military campaigns against the Portuguese and his efforts to strengthen the defenses of the Red Sea and the Mediterranean coasts.
While the name Rashia has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found its way into various cultures and societies over the centuries, carrying with it a sense of righteous guidance and wisdom.
People
Rashia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rashia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rashia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rashia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rashia 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 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Rashia a common name?
We classify Rashia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 135 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rashia most popular?
The single biggest year for Rashia was 1992, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rashia is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rashia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rashia in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.