At a glance
- In short
- Rhelda is a beautiful and unique English name for baby girls, with a vintage charm and moderate usage.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1958 (#6,103)
- Babies in 1958
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #3,782 in 1939
- First recorded
- 1915
Meaning of Rhelda
Rhelda is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. It has English origins and is pronounced as REHL-duh (/ˈrɛldə/). Rhelda is a variation of the name Rhoda. In terms of popularity, the name Rhelda had its peak in the 1950s when it appeared in records for newborns in the United States. Over the years, it has maintained a moderate level of usage. Although not as common today, Rhelda carries a sense of vintage charm and nostalgia. It would be a wonderful choice for parents looking for a distinctive and timeless name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Rhelda
English
- Pronounced REHL-duh /ˈrɛldə/
Popularity of Rhelda in the U.S.
Rhelda was last recorded in the U.S. in 1958, ranked #6,103 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,782 in 1939. It first appears in the records in 1915.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1915–1958 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 | 6,103 | back (not recorded in 1956–1957) |
| 1955 | 5 | 5,828 | back (not recorded in 1943–1954) |
| 1942 | 6 | 4,124 | back (not recorded in 1940–1941) |
| 1939 | 6 | 3,782 | ▲ 560 |
| 1938 | 5 | 4,342 | back (not recorded in 1936–1937) |
| 1935 | 5 | 4,204 | back (not recorded in 1916–1934) |
| 1915 | 5 | 4,274 | new |