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The baby name Rachid is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /raˈʃiːd/ — rah-SHEED.

Rachid is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: /raˈʃiːd/ — rah-SHEED

What is the meaning of the name Rachid ?

The baby name Rachid is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /raˈʃiːd/ — rah-SHEED.

Rachid is Arabic in Origin.

Rachid is the Maghrebi/Francophone transliteration of the Arabic name Rāshid (راشد), from the root r‑sh‑d signifying right guidance, maturity, and sound judgment. It conveys meanings such as rightly guided, wise, or prudent. The name relates to Al-Rashid, The Guide to the Right Path, one of the 99 Names of God in Islam; as a personal name it appears without the definite article. Common variants and spellings include Rashid (English/standard), Rasheed (South Asian/Urdu-influenced), Rached (Tunisian), and the feminine forms Rashida and Rachida; compound theophoric forms like Abd al-Rashid also occur.

Used across the Islamic world since the early centuries of Islam, Rachid gained particular currency in North Africa and in French-speaking contexts, then traveled with diaspora communities. Well-known bearers include the Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami, Algerian singer Rachid Taha, and Tunisian statesman Rached Ghannouchi. The name balances spiritual resonance with an accessible, international sound.

Rachid has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rachid

Rachid Taha Musician · Born 1958 · France Rachid Taha was an Algerian singer best known for blending raï with rock, punk, and electronic music. Based in France, he became especially famous for songs like “Ya Rayah,” “Voilà, Voilà,” and his cover of “Rock el Casbah,” and he was also known for his activism.

Rachid – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MA 0 #3 188,076 20,986
BF 0 #10 1 188
BI 0 #12 1 425
DZ 0 #15 34,354 20,130
DJ 0 #17 1 322
BF Boys 0 #22 5 439
DJ Boys 0 #26 11 657
BI Boys 0 #43 2 917
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
QA 0 #100 7 7,011
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
Spain Boys 0 #132 4,543 5,610
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
AE 0 #164 14 10,220
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
MT Boys 0 #175 5 4,064
Sweden Boys 2007 #175 2 1,215
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
TN 0 #182 2,826 13,765
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Boys 0 #187 32 4,970
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
IT Boys 0 #211 7,604 10,046
NL Boys 0 #213 1,951 5,873
LY 0 #223 411 12,703
AO Boys 0 #243 7 5,568
GH 0 #245 4 5,396
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
GR Boys 0 #254 14 6,912
DK Boys 0 #268 58 7,401
SA 0 #279 17 10,560
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #302 4 6,530
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
Canada Boys 2010 #313 6 2,386
Spain 0 #323 131 2,326
NL 0 #324 68 2,481
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
France Boys 2021 #333 55 2,865
GH Boys 0 #335 11 8,138
PL Boys 0 #335 6 6,459
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
PT Boys 0 #336 32 7,951
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Boys 0 #362 8 8,477
JO Boys 0 #385 5 7,057
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
LB 0 #399 297 13,263
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Finland Boys 0 #413 15 2,041
Germany 0 #421 17 2,542
SD Boys 0 #431 15 10,523
Austria Boys 0 #432 11 2,180
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
CR Boys 0 #472 16 10,188
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
CM Boys 0 #490 61 12,054
RU Boys 0 #493 13 12,621
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CM Girls 0 #528 13 11,671
BH 0 #538 16 17,937
QA Boys 0 #539 169 18,093
IT 0 #553 164 4,183
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
AE Girls 0 #592 6 20,968
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
Germany Boys 0 #611 379 5,697
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
Finland Boys 2026 #629 54 3,552
CL Boys 0 #646 20 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
SY 0 #704 25 11,684
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
BR Boys 0 #739 13 12,213
KW Boys 0 #742 28 18,755
AE Boys 0 #767 335 22,615
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
OM Boys 0 #830 52 17,948
EG Boys 0 #858 29 15,035
United States Boys 2024 #887 6 7,044
CO Boys 0 #895 26 15,656
Spain Girls 0 #911 73 5,561
SA Girls 0 #925 11 25,931
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NL Girls 0 #929 27 5,933
NG Boys 0 #938 14 16,906
MX Boys 0 #967 16 16,355
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
SA Boys 0 #1,075 601 28,008
ZA Boys 0 #1,122 57 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
TR 0 #1,169 43 19,440
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,339 108 9,415

Rachid is popular in 71 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
AE
AO
AR

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People also ask about Rachid

Rachid is predominantly a boy's name.
Rachid is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /raˈʃiːd/ — rah-SHEED.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rashid, Rasheed, Rachid, Rashed and Rashīd.
Across languages, Rachid has these equivalents: Rashida (feminine), Hadi (means 'guide'), Sage (English, 'wise'), Solomon (associated with wisdom).
Yes — Rachid ranked #175 in Sweden in 2007, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Rachid ranks highest in Sweden (#175 in 2007).
Rachid's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #386 in 2011 to #333 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Rachid are in our database, including Rachid Taha (Musician).