Antonia
Pronunciation: [ ant-OHN-ee-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Antonia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,399 babies have been named Antonia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Antonia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,590 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,590
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Antonia
Antonia is a boy name .
Is Antonia a boy or girl name? Antonia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,590 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,053. Antonia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Antonia is currently ranked #34,590 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Antonia include Ant, Anto, Antoy, Antoie, Nia, Niay, Niaie, Any, Anie, and Antkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Antonia include Antonio, Anton, Antoine, Antony, Antoni . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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