Rumalda is a unique and historic given name of Latin origin, meaning 'gentle breeze'. It was popular during the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain where it derived from the Roman family name Ruminalis. The name Rumalda is also associated with Saint Rumalda, a Spanish saint venerated for her devotion to God despite facing numerous hardships.
The name Rumalda saw its peak popularity during the early 1920s with seven births each in 1920 and 1923, followed by another peak in 1924. The name then started to decline, reaching a low point after 1934 until it reappeared briefly in 1950 with five births. Overall, there were a total of 55 births named Rumalda between the years 1912 and 1950.