Rashaan
Rashaan is a boy baby name. Ranked #15,794 in the US, popular nicknames include Ras, Ray, and Rasie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Rashaan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 1,182 babies have been named Rashaan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rashaan is past its peak , currently ranked #15,794 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,794
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Rashaan is also used as a girl name, ranked #47064.
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About the Name Rashaan
Rashaan is a boy name .
Is Rashaan a boy or girl name? Rashaan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,794 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,064. Rashaan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rashaan is currently ranked #15,794 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rashaan include Ras, Ray, Rasie, and Rashie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rashaan include Rashad, Rashawn, Rashaad, Rashid, Rasheed . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis