Rhoda
Rhoda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹoʊ.də/ · /ˈɹoʊ.ɾə/
Meaning and origin of Rhoda
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ῥόδη (Rhódē, “woman from Rhodes”) or ῥόδον (rhódon, “rose”).
How popular is Rhoda?
Since 1880, 26,057 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhoda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #161 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #919 in 1897. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rhoda
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Rhoda FAQ
What does the name Rhoda mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ῥόδη (Rhódē, “woman from Rhodes”) or ῥόδον (rhódon, “rose”).
What is the origin of the name Rhoda?
Rhoda is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Rhoda?
Since 1880, 26,057 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhoda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #161 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #919 in 1897. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rhoda a boy or girl name?
Rhoda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 26,057 girls and 12 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.