Sharonda

Sharonda appears to be a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States during the 1960s and gained peak popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. The name likely developed as a variant or elaboration of names like Rhonda (of Welsh origin meaning 'grand' or 'noisy'), possibly with the prefix 'Sha-' which became a common naming element during this period. The 'Sha-' prefix may have been influenced by French 'cher/chère' (meaning 'dear') or simply valued for its melodic quality. Linguistically, Sharonda follows phonetic patterns common in many American naming innovations of the mid-to-late 20th century, featuring a combination of consonant and vowel sounds that create a rhythmic, three-syllable name. Usage data shows the name has declined in popularity since the 1990s but continues to be used.

Pronounced shuh-RON-duh.

As of October 2026, Sharonda ranked #16962 in US births in 2009 SSA, peaked at #609 in 1979.