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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rashi — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rashell|Rashid
HebrewGirl→ Stable

Rashi

RAH-shee · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16987 in 2020

Peak: #16987 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16987 in 2020

Peak: #16987 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152020

Rank #16987 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewSanskritFeminine2-syllableMeaningfulClassicCulturalWarmInternational
Character
sharp intellectanalytical mindspiritual insightcompassionate wisdomradiant energy
STRONG
High confidence

Rashi is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Rashi at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit 'rasika' meaning 'one who appreciates' or 'connoisseur'; also Hebrew origin meaning 'head' or 'chief'
Language root:Hebrew · Sanskrit
Peak rank:#16987 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Rashi
Medieval Jewish biblical commentator
Similar Sound
RaviRaniaRani◈RashaRaisa
Similar Style
Maya◈PriyaSaraiLeilaZara
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Rashi
AriaSamirNiyaAmirTaliaKavi◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rashi · Overview
Summary

Rashi is a Hebrew girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Meaningful · Classic character
Rashi carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
rashi.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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