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Derived from the Greek word 'rhodon', meaning rose. It appears in the New Testament as the name of a servant girl in the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark. While popular in the late 19th century, it is now considered a rare vintage gem.
About 47 girls were named Rhoda in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The iconic title character of the 1970s sitcom · Rhoda
The only female passenger to survive the sinking of the Titanic after being in the water
American actress known for roles in 'The Hunger Games' and 'The Blind Side'
The chilling child protagonist of the novel and film 'The Bad Seed' · The Bad Seed
Popular Welsh novelist of the Victorian era
