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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ronja — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Roniyah|Ronmel
ScandinavianGirl→ Stable

Ronja

ROHN-yuh · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14820 in 2023

Peak: #14820 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14820 in 2023

Peak: #14820 in 2023

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)20202023

Rank #14820 · Rising since 2020

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

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% 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

Ronja scores lower overall — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ScandinavianSwedishStrongWarriorModern2-syllableUnisex-leaning-girlLiteraryRisingIndependent
Character
defiant independenceadventurous outlaw spirit
STRONG
High confidence

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

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Ronja at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse meaning 'warrior' or 'female warrior', also associated with strength and independence.
Language root:Old Norse · Swedish
Peak rank:#14820 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Ronja Räubertochter (Ronia the Robber's Daughter)
Astrid Lindgren character
Similar Sound
RonaRoneRowan◈Rune◈Ronin◈
Similar Style
SagaSoren◈Stellan◈LeifBirk
Works well with
SagaViggoLeifSoren◈AstridBirkEiraAksel
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Ronja · Overview
Summary

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

Strengths
Strong · Modern · Nature character
Ronja carries a bold, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
ronja.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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