Rachid is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'raḥīd', which means 'wise' or 'leader'. It gained prominence through its association with prominent historical figures such as Rachid ibn Yaḥyā al-Ghassani, a king in the Ghassanid dynasty during the 6th century. The name has since been widely used across various cultures and countries, particularly in North Africa and the Middle East. In some languages, variations of Rachid include Rachit in Russian and Rakish in Maltese.
The name Rachid experienced peaks in popularity with 8 births each in 1992 and 2016, and has remained consistently popular with at least 5 births every year between 1989 and 2023, except for a dip to just 5 births in 2009. Overall, there have been 75 babies named Rachid born between 1983 and 2023.