Rashi

Q: What is the origin of Rashi?

Rashi is of Sanskrit origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Rashi?

According to the latest SSA data, Rashi is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Rashi a boy name?

Rashi is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Zodiac Sign"

Rashi is widely used in South Asia with an astrological sense, while also known as a Jewish scholarly byname.

Themes:sanskritastrologyunisexscholarly

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Popularity History of Rashi

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Rashi did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Rashi Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Rashi.

8 ideas

rasy

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rash

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rie

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ashi

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shiy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Rashi

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Rashi mean?

Rashi means "Zodiac Sign". Rashi is widely used in South Asia with an astrological sense, while also known as a Jewish scholarly byname.

What is the origin of Rashi?

Rashi is of Sanskrit origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Rashi?

According to the latest SSA data, Rashi is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Rashi a boy name?

Rashi is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Rashi?

Popular nicknames for Rashi include rasy, rash, rie, ry, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Rashi?

There are many names similar to Rashi in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginSanskrit, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withR

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Aditya Amar Ajay Arnav Anish

Sisters

Ayana Asha Amiya Anjali Anisha

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