Ronda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Ronda is of Spanish origin, associated with the city of Ronda, meaning 'a round or circular place'. The name evolved from 'Ishbiliya' to its current form. It is not linked to any biblical references. Ronda has gained popularity in modern times, often viewed positively, with notable figures like Ronda Rousey contributing to its contemporary image.

The name Ronda is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ronda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ronda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4523rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3462nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3069th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4482nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4807th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 959th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 311th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 272nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1425th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9282nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18713th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ronda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ronda"

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Pronunciation

/ˈrɒndə/

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Origin

Spanish

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Etymology

The name Ronda is derived from the Spanish city of Ronda, which comes from the Arabic word 'Ishbiliya' meaning 'the city of the valley'.

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Meaning

a round or circular place

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Language Evolution

Ishbiliya, Ronda

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Historical Usage

The name Ronda gained popularity in the late 20th century as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries, possibly due to the appeal of the Spanish city.

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Variants & Derivatives

Rondy, Ronnie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Ronda is perceived as a unique and exotic name, often associated with beauty and culture.

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Famous People

Ronda Rousey, Ronda Vincent

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ronda"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Ronda"

"Ronda" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 4523rd of 7545 44
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 3462nd of 6773 85
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3069th of 7552 139
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 4482nd of 10718 85
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 15579th of 16616 6
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 4807th of 9107 58
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 959th of 9204 1,062
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 311th of 12526 15,633
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 272nd of 19264 15,685
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1425th of 27321 1,670
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 9282nd of 35406 177
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 18713th of 30306 31

Regional Popularity of "Ronda" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 84.53%
2000th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 81.73%
1923rd/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 60.11%
1715th/2853
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Ronda" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
45.21%
699th/1546
56.88%
885th/1556
43.05%
1013th/2353
51.00%
789th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
10.19%
227th/2227
20.49%
498th/2430
12.41%
354th/2853
8.83%
245th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
7.35%
216th/2937
12.29%
428th/3483
7.48%
263rd/3518
7.12%
288th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
30.72%
1132nd/3685
36.92%
1652nd/4475
26.84%
1394th/5194
32.37%
2045th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Ronda"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Ronda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.