Rhapsody
Rhapsody is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funRhapsody doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Rhapsody would score 17 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationRhapsody peaked in 1979, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Rhapsody you'd meet today is about 46 years old.
- HistoryRhapsody first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
US births per million girls, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Rhapsody
Rhapsody is a girl name of Latin origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Latin names
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Rhapsody
What is the origin of the name Rhapsody?
Rhapsody is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).
Is Rhapsody a boy or girl name?
Rhapsody is a girl name.
How popular is the name Rhapsody?
Rhapsody is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #7,313 in 1979, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Rhapsody?
Rhapsody is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.