Gender: Female
Origin: American
Meaning: Praiseworthy, Female Version of Anthony
Pronunciation: TOHN-yah, ˈtoʊniə, T AA N Y AH
Popularity Rank: #5,731
Derived from Antonia, meaning priceless or praiseworthy. It is also believed to have originated from the Roman family name Antonius.
The name Tonya is of American origin and means Praiseworthy, Female Version of Anthony, Abbreviation of Antonia and Antoinette, Beyond Price, Invaluable, Priceless. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Tonya is commonly found in United States of America, Italy, Russia, and 68 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: TOHN-yah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈtoʊniə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T AA N Y AH
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Tonya is recorded 10,026 times globally, ranking it as the 5,731th most common name worldwide.
Tonya is most prevalent in United States of America, with 7,988 occurrences, making it the 654th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Tonya is found among 1 in every 226 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
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United States of America | #654 | 1 : 226 |
Italy | #2,670 | 1 : 1,792 |
Russia | #1,878 | 1 : 1,374 |
Canada | #2,083 | 1 : 1,561 |
United Kingdom | #3,852 | 1 : 2,947 |
Costa Rica | #1,893 | 1 : 1,737 |
South Africa | #13,410 | 1 : 30,854 |
France | #13,256 | 1 : 18,898 |
Ireland | #1,802 | 1 : 1,721 |
Kazakhstan | #6,461 | 1 : 6,155 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Tonya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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