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Tona

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Pronounced TOH-nah /ˈtoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A short, soft name — read as a short form of Antonia (from a Roman family name) or Latona, and elsewhere as a modern coinage. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft, short name: Tona reads as a short form of Antonia and a modern coinage (said 'TOH-nah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Latin
MeaningA short, soft name — read as a short form of Antonia (from a Roman family name) or Latona, and elsewhere as a modern coinage. No single fixed meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#15011 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1964
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,421

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196419242023

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

Tona is a short, soft name — a clip of Antonia or Latona and a modern coinage. No single source stands out, which we note — gentle and rare in the U.S. (said 'TOH-nah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and layered.

Did you know? Tona reads as a short form of names like Antonia and Latona, and elsewhere as a fresh coinage — a soft, simple name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'TOH-nah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Tona — short for Antonia/Latona / coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

TonyaTonnaToni

Nicknames

ToniNona

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tona mean?

Tona reads as a short form of Antonia or Latona and elsewhere as a modern coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tona?

It's said TOH-nah /ˈtoʊ.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tona a boy or girl name?

Tona is a girl's name.

How popular is Tona?

Tona is a rare name in the U.S.

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