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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Rhona — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Rhome|Rhonan
ScottishGirl→ Stable

Rhona

ROH-nuh · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14754 in 2020

Peak: #14754 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14754 in 2020

Peak: #14754 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152020

Rank #14754 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
ScottishNatureGeographicalVintageGirl2-syllableIsland originNorse-Gaelic fusionUncommonEarthy
Character
maritime-connected heritagesharp comedic timing
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Rhonas

determinedversatilecommandingresilientdynamic
STRONG
High confidence

Rhona is a Scottish girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Rhona at a Glance
Meaning:From the Scottish Hebridean island of Rona, possibly derived from Old Norse 'hron' meaning seal, blending Norse and Gaelic influences
Language root:Old Norse · Gaelic
Peak rank:#14754 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Rhona Cameron
Scottish comedian and TV presenter
Rhona Mitra
British actress
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Rhona
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Rhona · Overview
Summary

Rhona is a Scottish girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Nature · Vintage character
Rhona carries a grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
rhona.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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