UK boy's name
Rashed
An Arabic masculine name meaning "one who walks on the right path".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Rashed is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rashed popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 6 births.
This profile covers 52 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 52 living people in the UK are called Rashed. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Rashed ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 6 boys were registered as Rashed.
- • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rashed as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
6 births
Estimated living
52
2026
Meaning
What does Rashed mean?
The name Rashed is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "rashada," which means "guidance" or "righteousness." It is a name that has been used in the Middle East and parts of North Africa for centuries, particularly in Islamic cultures.
The earliest recorded use of the name Rashed dates back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It was not an uncommon name among the early followers of Islam, as it reflected the virtues of being guided by faith and living a righteous life.
One of the earliest and most notable figures with the name Rashed was Rashed al-Rashid, a famous Arab poet who lived during the 8th century. He was renowned for his eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language, and his works have been widely studied and celebrated throughout the centuries.
In the 12th century, Rashed al-Din al-Simnani was a prominent Persian scholar and philosopher. He was known for his contributions to the fields of medicine, mathematics, and astronomy, and his writings were influential in the Islamic world.
During the 13th century, Rashed al-Din Fadlallah Hamedani was a renowned Persian historian and statesman. He served as the vizier (prime minister) to several Mongol rulers and was responsible for compiling one of the most comprehensive historical works of his time, known as the "Jami' al-Tawarikh" (Compendium of Chronicles).
In the 14th century, Rashed al-Din al-Samarqandi was a celebrated astronomer and mathematician from Samarkand (modern-day Uzbekistan). He made significant contributions to the study of trigonometry and wrote several influential treatises on astronomy and mathematics.
Another notable figure with the name Rashed was Rashed Khan, a prominent military leader and statesman who lived in the 18th century. He served as the governor of Khwarezm (modern-day Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan) and played a crucial role in the political and military affairs of the region during his time.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Rashed. While the name has its roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by people of various backgrounds and nationalities.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Rashed over time
The chart below shows babies named Rashed registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Rashed, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rashed by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rashed was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4390 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4150 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3315 | 19 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2621 | 11 | 3 |
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Names similar to Rashed
- Ryan 68,692
- Riley 37,992
- Robert 27,462
- Reuben 25,122
- Rhys 24,418
- Reece 24,329
- Rory 21,870
- Roman 16,609
- Ronnie 16,445
- Reggie 14,684
- Rowan 14,371
- Ralph 8,892
FAQ
Rashed: questions and answers
How popular is the name Rashed in the UK right now?
In 2022, Rashed was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Rashed most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 6 babies registered as Rashed in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Rashed?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "one who walks on the right path".
How many people are called Rashed in the UK?
A total of 52 babies have been registered as Rashed across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.