Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Rayshad

Name: Popularity of the name Rayshad in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rayshad, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#5,296 (2000)

Total Babies

213

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

2017

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#5296

Peak Rank

213

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rayshad

Rayshad first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 13 Rayshads were born — ranking #5,296 that year. As of 2026, Rayshad ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 213 Rayshads have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Rayshad most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

Bangladesh
78%
Malaysia
19%
United States
3%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Rayshad

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rayshad is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Rashad
Rashid
Rasheed
Ershad
Rachad
Rated
Rigid
Wretched
Raged
Rachet
Rationed
Riyadh

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rayshad

What does the name Rayshad mean?

Rayshad is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rayshad in 2026?

In 2026, Rayshad ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rayshad most popular?

Rayshad reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #5,296 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Rayshad a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rayshad is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Rayshad?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rayshad include Fabion, Symeon, Juron. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rayshad

Rayshad is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 213 births in the dataset. Rayshad's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #5,296. Use the chart and map above to compare Rayshad's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.