Gods joyful song or daughter of a robber
In a Scandinavian context, the name was famously invented by author Astrid Lindgren for her book 'Ronja the Robber's Daughter'. It is also considered a diminutive of the Hebrew name Veronica or Roxana in some cultures, often associated with joy.
Less common today
Ronja isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,063 in 2016.
The title character and protagonist of the classic children's fantasy novel · Ronja the Robber's Daughter
Finnish ice hockey player and Olympic medalist
Austrian actress known for the series Der Bergdoktor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
