Tobia
Pronunciation: [ t-OHB-ee-uh ]
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Tobia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 5 babies have been named Tobia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tobia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,840 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,840
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tobia
Tobia is a boy name .
Tobia is currently ranked #34,840 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tobia include Tob, Toy, Toie, and Tobkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tobia include Tobias, Tobin, Tobi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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