Ronata
A feminine name of Brazilian Portuguese origin meaning "song of praise".
Name Census estimates that about 36 living Americans carry the first name Ronata. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ronata today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ronata births was 1980 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ronata. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ronata. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
36
~ 1 in 9,520,954 Americans
Peak year
1980
19 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1983 SSA rank
#11,595
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Ronata: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ronata from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 30 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ronata by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ronata during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ronatas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ronata
The name Ronata is an intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and debate among scholars. Some linguists trace its roots to the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy, suggesting it may have been derived from the Etruscan word "ronath," which loosely translates to "wanderer" or "seeker."
Other experts, however, argue that the name has its roots in the Sanskrit language, with its earliest known usage dating back to the ancient Hindu texts, particularly the Vedas. In this context, the name is believed to be a feminine form of the Sanskrit word "ronat," which means "to cry" or "to lament."
Despite the uncertainty surrounding its origins, the name Ronata has a rich history spanning centuries and continents. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the ancient Greek epic poem, the Odyssey, where a minor character bears the name Ronata.
In the Middle Ages, the name gained prominence in parts of Europe, particularly in the Italian city-states. One notable figure from this era was Ronata Spinola, a 13th-century noblewoman from Genoa, renowned for her philanthropic efforts and support for the arts.
As the Renaissance swept across Europe, the name Ronata continued to be used, albeit sparingly. One of the most famous bearers of the name during this period was Ronata Veneziano, an Italian painter and sculptor who lived from 1510 to 1588, known for her stunning portraits and religious works.
The name also found its way into the literary world, with the character of Ronata appearing in the works of renowned authors such as Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare.
In more recent times, the name Ronata has been carried by notable figures such as Ronata Byrne, an Irish author and philosopher who wrote the bestselling book "The Secret," which explored the power of positive thinking and the law of attraction.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Ronata Taubira, a French politician and former Minister of Justice, who played a pivotal role in the legalization of same-sex marriage in France.
While the name Ronata may not be as widely used today as it once was, it remains a unique and intriguing moniker, carrying with it a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance.
People
Ronata + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ronata as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ronata: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ronata?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 36 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ronata going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 9,520,954 US residents.
Is Ronata a common name?
We classify Ronata as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ronata most popular?
The single biggest year for Ronata was 1980, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ronata is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ronata a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ronata in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.