Tonka
Pronunciation: [ t-AHNGK-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tonka first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 5 babies have been named Tonka in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tonka is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,921 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,921
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tonka
Tonka is a boy name .
Tonka is currently ranked #27,921 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tonka include Ton, Toy, Toie, and Tonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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