Rhonda

Rhonda is a girl's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “pike, lance and good.” In 2024 it was given to 8 girls in the United States.

Rhonda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“pike, lance and good”
Pronunciation
/ˈɹɑndə/

About the name Rhonda

Rhonda belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “pike, lance and good” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Rhonda first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #37 in 1965, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 208,050 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rhonda in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#37 in 1965
Peak year
1965
Babies named Rhonda in 2024
8
Total since 1880
208,050

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rhonda mean?

Rhonda means “pike, lance and good” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rhonda a boy or girl name?

Rhonda is a girl name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rhonda?

Rhonda comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Rhonda?

Rhonda first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #37 in 1965, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Rhonda?

Rhonda is pronounced /ˈɹɑndə/ (IPA).

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