Tonia

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Pronounced TOH-nee-uh /ˈtoʊ.ni.ə/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Antonia, the feminine of the Roman family name Antonius (of uncertain ancient sense, later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy'). A crisp classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp classic: Tonia is a short form of Antonia (said 'TOH-nee-uh'). Warm and familiar.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningA short form of Antonia, the feminine of the Roman family name Antonius (of uncertain ancient sense, later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy'). A crisp classic.

U.S. rank (2024)#17423 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 22,186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Tonia reads as a short form of Antonia, from the Roman Antonius. Warm and familiar, this spelling is rare in the U.S. (said 'TOH-nee-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and classic.

Did you know? Tonia is a short form of Antonia, feminine of the Roman family name Antonius — later linked to 'priceless; praiseworthy' — a crisp classic (said 'TOH-nee-uh').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Tonia — short form of Antonia; Latin

Variations

AntoniaTonyaTonja

Nicknames

ToniNia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tonia mean?

Tonia is a short form of Antonia, feminine of the Roman family name Antonius.

How do you pronounce Tonia?

It's said TOH-nee-uh /ˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tonia a boy or girl name?

Tonia is a girl's name.

How popular is Tonia?

Tonia is an extremely rare name in the U.S.