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Rhonda

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Pronounced RON-dah /ˈrɒn.də/High

Meaning: A Welsh-rooted name linked to the Rhondda valley and river (from rhon, 'spear,' and da, 'good' — 'good spear'), sometimes read alongside the Greek 'rose.' A mid-century favorite.Low

In 30 seconds: A Welsh classic: Rhonda ties to 'good spear' and the Rhondda valley (said 'RON-dah'). Vintage and warm.
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Origin MediumWelsh
MeaningA Welsh-rooted name linked to the Rhondda valley and river (from rhon, 'spear,' and da, 'good' — 'good spear'), sometimes read alongside the Greek 'rose.' A mid-century favorite.
U.S. rank (2025)#6277 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1965
Total births (all-time)≈ 208,069

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196519102025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rhonda is a Welsh-flavored name tied to the Rhondda valley and river, read as 'good spear' (rhon + da). It peaked in mid-century America and carries a warm, vintage ring today (said 'RON-dah').

Once common, it now appears rarely for babies in the U.S. Vintage, Welsh-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Rhonda draws on the Welsh Rhondda valley — from rhon ('spear') and da ('good'), so 'good spear' — a name made famous mid-century and lifted by the Beach Boys' 'Help Me, Rhonda' (said 'RON-dah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rhonda — Welsh Rhondda valley; 'good spear'

Variations

RondaRhonddaRondah

Nicknames

RonnieRon

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Adda— echoes that soft -da sound
Wendy— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rhonda mean?

Rhonda is Welsh-rooted, linked to the Rhondda valley — from rhon ('spear') and da ('good'), so 'good spear.'

How do you pronounce Rhonda?

It's said RON-dah /ˈrɒn.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rhonda a boy or girl name?

Rhonda is a girl's name.

How popular is Rhonda?

Rhonda was popular mid-century and is uncommon for babies now.

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