Rhonda
Rhonda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɹɑndə/ · /ˈɹɒndə/
Meaning and origin of Rhonda
Root meaning: “pike, lance”
- A female given name from Welsh.
Etymology
Modern coinage explained as Welsh rhon (“pike, lance”) + da (“good”)
How popular is Rhonda?
Since 1880, 208,069 girls and 589 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhonda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #37 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #1176 in 1967. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Rhonda
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Rhonda
Sister and brother names that share Rhonda's Welsh roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Rhonda FAQ
What does the name Rhonda mean?
Rhonda traces back to a root meaning "pike, lance". A female given name from Welsh. Modern coinage explained as Welsh rhon (“pike, lance”) + da (“good”)
What is the origin of the name Rhonda?
Rhonda is listed as a name of Welsh origin.
How popular is the name Rhonda?
Since 1880, 208,069 girls and 589 boys in the U.S. have been named Rhonda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #37 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #1176 in 1967. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Rhonda a boy or girl name?
Rhonda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 208,069 girls and 589 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.