Total births
113
Girls' name · since 1974
Rasheema
Rasheema has 113 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1986 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 113
- total births
- 1974–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
113 girls have been named Rasheema since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rasheema recorded 113 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1997.
- 113 total births
- 1974–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
113 girls have been named Rasheema since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 113
- total births
- 1974–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Rasheema was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
11 babies were named Rasheema in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Rasheema's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rasheema's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rasheema at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Rasheema popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1997
- Peak year (1986)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Rasheema by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Rasheema's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Rasheema births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
26 births
- 1980s
1980s
52 births
- 1990s
1990s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 52 births (46% of all-time use).
Rasheema by state
Where Rasheema concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 7 | 6.2% |
New Jersey share of Rasheema's total US births 6.2%
7 of 113 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rasheema? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 113 babies named Rasheema. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 11 births.
When was Rasheema most popular? ▼
Rasheema was most popular in the 1980s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Rasheema most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rasheema are New Jersey (7 births).
How long has the name Rasheema been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rasheema since 1974 -- 24 years through the most recent 1997 data.
What names are similar to Rasheema? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rashida, Rasheeda, Rashonda, Rashelle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rasheema's data
- Rasheema's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (52 total births) through the 1990s (35) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Rasheemas (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Rasheema
Nearby Names Like Rasheema
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rasheema
Rashida Girl
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Rasheeda Girl
1,713 births
Rashonda Girl
1,499 births
Rashelle Girl
1,368 births
Rashell Girl
#5184 1,319 births
Compare Rasheema side by side: Rasheema vs Rashida Rasheema vs Rasheeda Rasheema vs Rashonda
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1974–1997 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Rasheema: Baby Name Since 1974 - 113 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rasheema. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Rasheema draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.