Yelonda is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name 'Yejide', which means 'mother has returned'. It gained popularity among African Americans during the Black Power movement in the 1960s and 1970s. The name is unique yet accessible, offering a distinctive sound while still being easy to pronounce and remember.
"Yelonda's popularity peaked in the late 1960s to early 1970s, with its highest birth years being 1961 and 1965 at six births each."