What is the origin of the name Tonia?

Tonia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Tonia?

Tonia is currently ranked #17423 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Tonia?

Tonia is pronounced TOH-nee-uh.

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Tonia

TOH-nee-uh

Popularity

#17423

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

22,239

Peak Year

#1,431 in 1971

First Recorded

1917

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A short form of Antonia, the feminine form of Antonius, a Roman family name of unknown Etruscan origin.

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Toni Tonya

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

Tonia Sotiropoulou
Greek actress and producer.

Nicknames

Toni Tonya

Spelling Variations

Tonya Antonia Antonella

Similar Names

Sonia Rhonda Gloria

Personality Traits

CharmingEnergeticCreativeSociable

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