girl's name
Rhona
ROH-nuh (English)
- Origin Scottish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Top 1000 (US)
- Births on record 3,652
Scotland
#525
2024 births
Rhona is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
- Rhona is a name of Scottish origin.
- Peaked in 1951, when 89 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Rhona Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 72 |
| 1930s | 155 |
| 1940s | 365 |
| 1950s | 516 |
| 1960s | 316 |
| 1970s | 136 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Rhona?
In 2020, Rhona was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Where Rhona Is Used
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 Rhona
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Rhona Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Rhona over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Rhona
- English ROH-nuh
Sibling Names for Rhona
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Rhona — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Rhona
How popular is the name Rhona?
In 2020, Rhona was given to 6 babies in the United States. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Is Rhona a girl's or a boy's name?
Rhona is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Rhona?
Rhona has 2 syllables.
When was Rhona most popular?
Rhona peaked in 1951, when 89 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Rhona a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Rhona currently ranks #525 in the United States. After peaking in the 1950s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.