Tonia
Pronunciation: [ t-OHN-ee-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tonia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 53 babies have been named Tonia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tonia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,270 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,270
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Tonia is also used as a girl name, ranked #68849.
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About the Name Tonia
Tonia is a boy name .
Is Tonia a boy or girl name? Tonia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,270 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #68,849. Tonia is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tonia is currently ranked #29,270 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tonia include Ton, Toy, Toie, and Tonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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