Rona
Girl name · 368 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Rona: 368 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 20 births in 1974.
The name Rona has several possible origins, lending it a quiet air of mystery. Most commonly in Scotland, it is a feminine form of Ronan, a Gaelic name meaning "little seal," evoking the graceful sea creatures of the Highlands and islands. Alternatively, it can be a short form of the Hebrew name Veronica, meaning "true image," or a place-name taken from the island of Rona in the Inner Hebrides, itself named after the Norse Hrafn-øy ("raven island"). A notable bearer was the Scottish folk singer Rona MacLeod, celebrated for her Gaelic songs. The name also shares its sound with the haunting Scottish fold song titled *Rona*.
Girl 44 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197420 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6324 babies
- Total births
- 368since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 37%vs prior 5y