The baby name Raashi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈraːʃi/ (RAA-shee).
The baby name Raashi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈraːʃi/ (RAA-shee).
Raashi is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
From Sanskrit rāśi (राशि), Raashi conveys “collection” or “sum” and, in Indian astrology (Jyotisha), denotes a zodiac sign. As a given name, it is widely used across Hindi, Gujarati, and other Indo‑Aryan languages, typically feminine, evoking ideas of destiny, completeness, and auspicious alignment. The term appears in classical texts, almanacs, and horoscope traditions, giving the name an erudite yet familiar resonance.
Common variants include Rashi (most widespread), Raasi (South Indian transliteration), Rasi (Tamil), and Raashee/Rashee (Gujarati‑influenced spellings); related nicknames include Rashu or Rashi. Usage grew in late-20th-century India and the diaspora, paralleling renewed interest in zodiac-based naming and transliteration or numerological aesthetics, such as the doubled aa marking long ā. While modern in feel, Raashi remains anchored in classical vocabulary, making it a versatile choice that bridges scholarship and popular culture.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #617 | 15 | 13,121 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| United States | Girls | 2011 | #917 | 8 | 9,736 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,082 | 11 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,605 | 10 | 28,008 |
Raashi is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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