MallowbyNames

Romonia

roh-MOH-nee-uh · of uncertain origin; possibly a feminine form of Romon or a variant of Romona

Peak popularity
1956
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Romonia since 1929

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

5101519602000Most births 1956Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1920s5
1930s10
1940s15
1950s55
1960s50
1970s19
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Romonia is an exceedingly rare American given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1929. Its peak usage came in 1956, when it was most frequently recorded, though it never entered the top 1,000 names. The name appears to be a modern invention, possibly a feminine elaboration of Roman or a creative variant of Ramona. Without a clear etymology, Romonia remains a name of uncertain origin. Despite its rarity, the name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, with a revival in the 1950s but otherwise consistent low-level use. It has not been recorded in any of the top states, meaning its usage is dispersed across the country.

Romonia first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 20th century, most notably in the 1950s. It may be a coined feminine elaboration of the name Roman or a variant of Ramona, influenced by the popular ending -onia. The name has seen only sporadic use, never ranking among the top 1,000 names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Romy, Mona, Roro

Sibling names for Romonia

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Romonia mean?
The precise meaning of Romonia is uncertain. It may be a modern coinage derived from Roman or a variant of Ramona, which itself is a feminine form of Ramon, meaning 'wise protector' in Spanish. However, due to its rarity, no definitive etymology has been established.
How popular is the name Romonia right now?
Romonia has never been a common name. Its peak usage was in 1956, when it was given to a handful of baby girls. It has never ranked in the U.S. top 1,000 names and remains extremely rare today.
Is Romonia a boy or girl name?
Romonia is almost exclusively used as a girl's name. The U.S. Social Security data from 1929 onward record births of females with this name, with no male occurrences.