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Romona

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Pronounced ruh-MOH-nuh /rəˈmoʊ.nə/High

Meaning: A spelling of Ramona, the Spanish feminine of Ramon (Raymond), from Germanic ragin, 'counsel; wisdom' + mund, 'protection' — 'wise protector'. Ramona was popularized by Helen Hunt Jackson's 1884 novel.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm classic respelled: Romona is Ramona, 'wise protector' (said 'ruh-MOH-nuh'). Spanish, with old Germanic roots.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Germanic
MeaningA spelling of Ramona, the Spanish feminine of Ramon (Raymond), from Germanic ragin, 'counsel; wisdom' + mund, 'protection' — 'wise protector'. Ramona was popularized by Helen Hunt Jackson's 1884 novel.
U.S. rank (2024)#13148 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1955
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,170

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195519082024

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

Romona is a spelling of Ramona, the Spanish feminine of Ramon (Raymond), from Germanic ragin, 'counsel', and mund, 'protection' — 'wise protector'. Helen Hunt Jackson's novel Ramona carried it into American use. This O-spelling is less common, which we note (said 'ruh-MOH-nuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., behind Ramona. Rare, warm, and vintage.

Did you know? Ramona owes much of its American life to Helen Hunt Jackson's 1884 novel of the same name — a bestseller that turned the name into a household word.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Romona — Spelling of Ramona; Spanish feminine of Ramon; Germanic ragin + mund

Variations

RamonaRemonaRomonna

Nicknames

MonaRomiRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Romona mean?

Romona spells Ramona, the Spanish feminine of Ramon, meaning 'wise protector' from Germanic roots.

How do you pronounce Romona?

It's said ruh-MOH-nuh /rəˈmoʊ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Romona a boy or girl name?

Romona is a girl's name; the masculine form is Ramon, which we note.

How popular is Romona?

Romona is a very rare name for girls in the U.S., behind Ramona.

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