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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tonya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tony|Tooba
GreekGirl↑↑ Surging

Tonya

TOHN-yuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#6590
↑↑ Surging
#6590
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#6147 in 2021
5yr change
+5492 ranks
Birth frequency
5.0 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6590 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Tonya

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6590

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+5492 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Tonya is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Greek OriginRussian InfluenceVintageClassicDiminutive Form3-syllableFeminineMid-century peakRareSlavic Cultural Tie
Character
strong determinationvibrant energyloyal heartcreative spiritwarm confidence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Tonyas

determinedinnovativecompassionateinfluentialdedicated
STRONG
High confidence

Tonya is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6590 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +5492 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6590 · very rare
Tonya at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek Antonia, feminine of Antonius. Popularized in Russia as a diminutive form, meaning 'worthy of praise' or 'invaluable'.
Language root:Greek · Russian
Peak rank:#6147 in 2021
5yr change:+5492 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Tonya Harding
Figure skater
Tonya Lewis Lee
Producer and philanthropist
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Tonya · Overview
Summary

Tonya is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6590 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Tonya scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 5492 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Vintage character
Tonya carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Tonya is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
tonya.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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