Rhoda — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Rhoda

Rhoda is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “rose.” In 2024 it was given to 58 girls in the United States.

Rhoda at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian · Irish & Celtic · Greek
Meaning: “rose”
Pronunciation: /ˈɹoʊ.də/
Also spelled: Roderick

About the name Rhoda

Rhoda belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “rose” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Roderick.

In the United States, Rhoda first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #161 in 1881, and in 2024 58 babies received the name — 26,009 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rhoda in US records

First recorded (US): 1880
Best US rank: #161 in 1881
Peak year: 1926
Babies named Rhoda in 2024: 58
Total since 1880: 26,009

Spellings & short forms

Roderick

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rhoda mean?

Rhoda means “rose” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rhoda a boy or girl name?

Rhoda is a girl name. In 2024, 58 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rhoda?

Rhoda comes from the Biblical & Christian, Irish & Celtic and Greek tradition. It is also spelled Roderick.

How popular is the name Rhoda?

Rhoda first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #161 in 1881, and 58 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Rhoda?

Rhoda is pronounced /ˈɹoʊ.də/ (IPA).

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