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Antonia

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Pronounced an-TOH-nee-uh /ænˈtoʊ.ni.ə/High

Meaning: Beyond price, priceless; feminine of Antonius (Antonio/Anthony), from the Roman family name Antonius, etymology disputed but possibly from Greek anthos (flower) or a pre-Latin originMedium

In 30 seconds: The Latin feminine of Antonius (Anthony), meaning 'priceless' by the traditional interpretation. It carries the weight of the ancient Roman gens Antonia — a family that included Mark Antony and Roman empresses.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningBeyond price, priceless; feminine of Antonius (Antonio/Anthony), from the Roman family name Antonius, etymology disputed but possibly from Greek anthos (flower) or a pre-Latin origin
U.S. rank (2025)#1279 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births175 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 34,217

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199618802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Antonia is the Latin feminine form of Antonius, the Roman family name. The exact etymology is disputed — possible roots include Greek anthos (flower), an Etruscan origin, or a Latin word related to 'priceless' or 'inestimable.' The name was borne by several Roman noblewomen, including daughters of Augustus and Mark Antony.

Antonia has been used continuously in European naming from Roman times through the Renaissance to the present. In the U.S. it ranked #1052 for girls in 2024, appealing to parents seeking an underdiscovered classical feminine name.

Did you know? The Roman gens Antonia was one of Rome's most powerful families — Mark Antony (Marcus Antonius) was its most famous member, and his alliance and romance with Cleopatra shaped the fate of the ancient world.
Overall data confidence 84%
Behind the Name — Antonia — Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AntonellaAntoninaToni

Nicknames

ToniTonyNia

Famous Bearers

  • ★Antonia Fraser (1932–present)
    British historian and biographer, known for Mary Queen of Scots and biographies of Oliver Cromwell and Marie Antoinette.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Antonia mean?

Antonia is the Latin feminine of Antonius (Anthony), traditionally meaning 'priceless' or 'beyond price,' though the exact etymology is disputed.

How do you pronounce Antonia?

It's said an-TOH-nee-uh — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Antonia a boy or girl name?

Antonia is the feminine form; Antonio/Anthony is masculine.

How popular is Antonia?

Antonia ranked #1052 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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