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UK boy's name

Rishad

A diminutive of the Arabic name Rashid, meaning guide or leader.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Rishad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Rishad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.

Rishad is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rishad. 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 2009 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Rishad ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Rishad.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rishad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4432

2008

Births in 2008

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Rishad mean?

The name Rishad finds its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "rashid," which means "rightly guided" or "following the right path." This name has its roots in the Islamic tradition and is often associated with virtue, wisdom, and righteousness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rishad can be found in the historical accounts of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over significant parts of the Middle East and North Africa from the 8th to the 13th century. During this time, the name was bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as being spiritually enlightened or possessing exceptional knowledge and guidance.

In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Rishad al-Din Ibn al-Wazir al-Baghdadi, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher, gained recognition for his contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and astronomy. His works, which include treatises on various aspects of Islamic philosophy, have been widely studied and referenced by scholars throughout the ages.

Another notable individual with the name Rishad was Rishad al-Samaw'al, a 13th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer from Damascus. He is credited with making significant advancements in the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary movements.

In the realm of literature, the name Rishad appears in the 14th-century Arabic epic poem, "The Meadows of Gold and Mines of Gems," written by Al-Masudi. The poem chronicles the history and culture of the Islamic world and includes references to individuals bearing the name Rishad.

During the 15th century, a prominent figure named Rishad al-Din Sinan, who hailed from present-day Turkey, gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He is credited with the design and construction of several iconic Ottoman mosques and other architectural marvels that still stand as testaments to his expertise.

Throughout history, the name Rishad has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, ranging from philosophy and literature to science and architecture. While its origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and Islamic culture, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and has been embraced by diverse communities worldwide.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Rishad by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rishad 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
2000s #4432 3 1

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FAQ

Rishad: questions and answers

How popular is the name Rishad in the UK right now?

In 2008, Rishad was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Rishad most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Rishad in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Rishad?

A diminutive of the Arabic name Rashid, meaning guide or leader.

How many people are called Rishad in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rishad across the 1 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.