Roda

♀ Girl

Pronounced ROH-dah /ˈroʊ.də/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Rhoda, from the Greek for 'rose' (rhodon). A biblical name (a servant in the Book of Acts), soft and floral.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft floral name: Roda is a form of Rhoda, 'rose' (said 'ROH-dah'). Vintage and gentle.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA spelling of Rhoda, from the Greek for 'rose' (rhodon). A biblical name (a servant in the Book of Acts), soft and floral.

U.S. rank (2021)#13208 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Roda comes from Rhoda, the Greek for 'rose,' a name that appears in the New Testament. It reads gentle and old-fashioned — rare in the U.S. (said 'ROH-dah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, next to the more familiar Rhoda. Rare, floral, and vintage.

Did you know? Roda is a spelling of Rhoda, Greek for 'rose' — a biblical name (a servant girl in the Book of Acts) with a soft, vintage-floral charm (said 'ROH-dah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Roda — Rhoda form; Greek 'rose'; biblical

Variations

RhodaRhodhaRodah

Nicknames

RoDodie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roda mean?

Roda is a form of Rhoda, from the Greek for 'rose'; it is also a biblical name.

How do you pronounce Roda?

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

Is Roda a boy or girl name?

Roda is a girl's name.

How popular is Roda?

Roda is a very rare name in the U.S.