girl's name
Rhodesia
roh-DEE-zhuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 95
Rhodesia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1977, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Rhodesia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Rhodesia?
In 1992, Rhodesia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Rhodesia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rhodesia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rhodesia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rhodesia
- English roh-DEE-zhuh
Sibling Names for Rhodesia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rhodesia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rhodesia
How popular is the name Rhodesia?
In 1992, Rhodesia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Rhodesia a girl's or a boy's name?
Rhodesia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rhodesia?
Rhodesia has 3 syllables.
When was Rhodesia most popular?
Rhodesia peaked in 1977, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.