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Ronia

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Pronounced ROH-nee-ah /ˈroʊ.ni.ə/Medium

Meaning: Best known as Ronia, the spirited heroine of Astrid Lindgren's Ronia the Robber's Daughter (Swedish Ronja); also read as a modern coinage. Route noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A storybook name: Ronia is the heroine of Lindgren's Ronia the Robber's Daughter (said 'ROH-nee-ah'). Spirited and modern.
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Origin LowSwedish, English
MeaningBest known as Ronia, the spirited heroine of Astrid Lindgren's Ronia the Robber's Daughter (Swedish Ronja); also read as a modern coinage. Route noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2022)#14949 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 218

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519582022

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

Ronia is the heroine of Astrid Lindgren's beloved Ronia the Robber's Daughter (Swedish Ronja), and also a modern coinage. Its route is layered, which we note — spirited and rare in the U.S. (said 'ROH-nee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, storybook, and spirited.

Did you know? Ronia is best known from Astrid Lindgren's Ronia the Robber's Daughter — the brave forest heroine (Swedish Ronja) — and also reads as a modern coinage, noted honestly (said 'ROH-nee-ah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Ronia — Lindgren's Ronia/Ronja; also coinage; noted honestly

Variations

RonjaRonyaRoniah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ronia mean?

Ronia is the heroine of Astrid Lindgren's Ronia the Robber's Daughter (Swedish Ronja); it is also a modern coinage.

How do you pronounce Ronia?

It's said ROH-nee-ah /ˈroʊ.ni.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ronia a boy or girl name?

Ronia is a girl's name.

How popular is Ronia?

Ronia is rare in the U.S.

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