Tonya
Pronunciation: [ t-AHNY-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tonya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 435 babies have been named Tonya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tonya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,387 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,387
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Tonya
Tonya is a boy name .
Is Tonya a boy or girl name? Tonya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,387 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,631. Tonya is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tonya is currently ranked #13,387 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tonya include Ton, Toy, Toie, and Tonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tonya include Tony . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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