MallowbyNames

Maronda

muh-RON-duh · Of uncertain origin; possibly an invented or variant form.

Peak popularity
1975
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Maronda since 1968

Babies named Maronda per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015198020002020Most births 1975Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s6
1970s62
1980s20
1990s12
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Maronda is an exceptionally rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1968. It reached its peak popularity in 1975, though even then it ranked well outside the top 1000 names, illustrating its status as a highly unconventional choice. The name's usage has been stable at near-zero frequency since the 1970s, with no recorded ranked years in recent decades. As a modern coinage, Maronda likely blends familiar sounds ('Mar-' from names like Maria or Marleen, and '-onda' echoing Rhonda or Yolanda) without a specific etymological root. Its rarity makes it a distinctive option for parents seeking an original name, but it carries no traditional meaning or cultural heritage.

Maronda is a rare American name first recorded in 1968. It likely arose as a modern coinage, possibly blending elements like 'Mar-' (from Maria or Marlene) with the popular suffix '-onda' (as in Rhonda, Yolanda). Its usage peaked in 1975, but it has remained extremely uncommon, with no established meaning or traditional roots.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ronda, Mari

Sibling names for Maronda

Names that share Maronda's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Maronda mean?
Maronda does not have a widely agreed-upon meaning; it is likely a modern invented name.
How popular is the name Maronda?
Maronda is exceptionally rare; it last charted in the 1970s, peaking at rank below 1000 in 1975, and is not in current use according to available data.
Is Maronda a boy or girl name?
Maronda is typically used for girls.