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Rona

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Pronounced ROH-nuh /ˈroʊ.nə/High

Meaning: Chiefly Hebrew Rona, 'joy; song of joy' (related to Ronit and Roni). Separately, Rona is a Scottish island name of Norse derivation ('rough island'), and in Scandinavian use a short form of names in Ragn-. Routes vary by family.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, glad name: Hebrew Rona means 'joy; song of joy' (said 'ROH-nuh'). It is also a Scottish island name, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew, Scottish
MeaningChiefly Hebrew Rona, 'joy; song of joy' (related to Ronit and Roni). Separately, Rona is a Scottish island name of Norse derivation ('rough island'), and in Scandinavian use a short form of names in Ragn-. Routes vary by family.
U.S. rank (2024)#13149 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1966
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,444

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196618962024

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

Rona is chiefly Hebrew, 'joy; song of joy', in the family of Ronit and Roni. It is also the name of a Scottish island, from Norse roots, and a Scandinavian short form of Ragn- names. Which route a family follows varies, which we note (said 'ROH-nuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., better known in Israel and Scotland. Rare, bright, and short.

Did you know? Rona is both a Hebrew word for joyful song and the name of a windswept Scottish island — two very different pictures behind four letters.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rona — Hebrew Rona, 'joy'; Scottish island name; Scandinavian Ragn- short form

Variations

RonitRoniRhona

Nicknames

RoRoniNona

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rona mean?

Rona is chiefly Hebrew for 'joy; song of joy'. It is also a Scottish island name of Norse derivation, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rona?

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

Is Rona a boy or girl name?

Rona is used as a girl's name; the related Hebrew Roni is unisex, which we note.

How popular is Rona?

Rona is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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