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The baby name Rona is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈroʊnə/ (ROH-nə).

Rona is Hebrew, Irish, Scottish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew, Irish, Scottish
Pronunciation: /ˈroʊnə/ (ROH-nə)

What is the meaning of the name Rona ?

The baby name Rona is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈroʊnə/ (ROH-nə).

Rona is Hebrew, Irish, Scottish in Origin.

Rona blends several origins. In Hebrew (רוֹנָה), it comes from the root r-n-n, “to sing, rejoice,” yielding the sense of “joy; joyful song.” In Scotland and wider Britain it aligns with Rhona and the Scottish place‑name Rona, borne by islands off the Highlands; that toponym goes back to Old Norse elements, interpretations varying (“rough sea island,” “seal island,” or “Ronan’s island”). In New Zealand, Rona also evokes the Māori heroine Rona of the Moon, giving the name a mythic, lunar association.

Usage rose in the English‑speaking world in the early to mid‑20th century, helped by streamlined feminine forms like Rhona and by occasional short use from Veronica or Verona. In modern Hebrew it has remained familiar since the mid‑1900s. Variants and relatives include Rhona, Ronna, Ronah; Hebrew Ronit and Roni are close kin. Short forms include Ron and Ronnie. Meanings center on joy, song, and Scottish/Norse place heritage.

Rona has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rona

Rona Hartner Actor · Born 1973 · France Rona Hartner is a French actress and singer, best known for her role in the film 'Gadjo Dilo' directed by Tony Gatlif. She has also showcased her musical talents in various albums and collaborations, blending traditional and modern sounds.

Rona – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2011 #1 — 1,008
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
AF 0 #72 5 1,883
PH 0 #74 23 5,607
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
AF Girls 0 #79 16 2,402
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
QA 0 #98 9 7,011
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
SD 0 #101 2 2,130
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
BN Girls 0 #109 6 5,459
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #125 11 1,786
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
SI Girls 0 #149 26 2,769
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
EG Girls 0 #156 4,307 14,742
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
AE 0 #165 13 10,220
PH Girls 0 #166 262 13,098
PS 0 #169 50 5,692
Sweden Girls 2019 #172 2 1,585
IL 0 #182 95 6,291
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AL Girls 0 #208 15 4,141
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
BD 0 #217 11 5,992
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
QA Girls 0 #221 96 15,378
MO Girls 0 #226 26 7,056
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
NA Girls 0 #231 7 7,146
JM Girls 0 #241 19 7,507
EG 0 #246 186 6,387
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
JP Girls 0 #248 4 6,592
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
SA 0 #258 38 10,560
TW Girls 0 #261 16 8,139
IL Girls 0 #269 483 11,648
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
SD Girls 0 #284 62 7,678
JO Girls 0 #291 35 7,570
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
PS Girls 0 #297 258 10,981
OM Girls 0 #300 97 15,987
DK Girls 0 #304 13 7,429
Canada Girls 1991 #307 5 2,266
KW Girls 0 #316 205 19,177
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
CN Girls 0 #333 17 8,829
GH Girls 0 #333 5 6,973
MY 0 #347 8 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
BD Girls 0 #352 35 8,413
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
AE Girls 0 #363 192 20,968
SA Girls 0 #368 706 25,931
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
YE 0 #372 10 8,639
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
France Girls 2021 #402 4 3,185
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
ZA 0 #428 20 14,421
IQ Girls 0 #430 75 11,303
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
LY 0 #445 91 12,703
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
SG Girls 0 #473 114 18,916
RU Girls 0 #488 11 11,913
BH 0 #497 57 17,937
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
RU Boys 0 #518 9 12,621
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
IR Girls 0 #537 9 8,334
HK Girls 0 #539 77 16,104
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
BD Boys 0 #566 11 10,045
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
LB 0 #589 70 13,263
SY 0 #594 136 11,684
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IQ Boys 0 #642 26 13,071
IN Girls 0 #648 7 13,121
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
SG Boys 0 #687 11 17,960
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
EG Boys 0 #712 176 15,035
Finland Girls 2026 #713 26 3,895
BR Boys 0 #730 22 12,213
QA Boys 0 #736 8 18,093
KW Boys 0 #751 19 18,755
NG Girls 0 #766 21 15,093
TN 0 #784 46 13,765
Germany Girls 0 #796 43 4,949
NL Girls 0 #851 105 5,933
MY Girls 0 #858 137 24,821
OM Boys 0 #869 13 17,948
PE Boys 0 #869 10 14,506
CO Boys 0 #904 17 15,656
United States Girls 2024 #910 7 8,487
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
ZA Girls 0 #916 226 25,928
NG Boys 0 #940 12 16,906
MX Boys 0 #956 27 16,355
Spain Girls 0 #961 23 5,561
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
IN Boys 0 #988 14 16,750
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
DZ 0 #1,055 122 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,073 20 22,615
MA 0 #1,074 55 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,088 24 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
TR 0 #1,160 52 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,164 15 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,261 7 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,341 106 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,526 89 28,008

Rona is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Switzerland
United States
Ireland
France

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People also ask about Rona

Rona is predominantly a girl's name.
Rona is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈroʊnə/ (ROH-nə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rhona, Róna, Ronna and Ronah.
Across languages, Rona has these equivalents: Ron (male, Hebrew), Ronit (Hebrew, 'song/joy'), Veronica (source/diminutive in some contexts).
Yes, very popular — Rona ranked #1 in Ireland in 2011, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Rona ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2011).
Rona's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2011 to #1 in 2011 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Rona are in our database, including Rona Hartner (Actor).