Rashidah

Rashidah is the feminine form of Rashid, an Arabic name meaning 'rightly guided' or 'one following the correct path.' The name has deep roots in Islamic tradition, where Al-Rashid is one of the 99 names of Allah in the Quran, denoting divine guidance. The feminine form adds the '-ah' suffix to create the female equivalent. Rashidah has been used throughout the Muslim world for centuries and began appearing in American naming records in the mid-20th century, with increased usage in the 1970s and beyond. This corresponds with both increased immigration from Muslim countries and growing interest in Arabic names among various communities in the United States. The name offers both spiritual significance for those connected to Islamic traditions and a melodic quality that appeals across cultural backgrounds.

Pronounced rah-SHEE-duh.

As of October 2026, Rashidah ranked #13337 in US births in 1997 SSA, peaked at #2821 in 1977.