Tonya
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Praiseworthy, priceless, flourishing
Origin: English/Latin (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #9412 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Tony. Shares the meaning 'Praiseworthy, priceless, flourishing.'
Similar names: tony, toney, tonny, tanya, teon, teona, tion, tionna
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Tonya? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Tonya, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Tonya
What does the name Tonya mean?
Tonya means “Praiseworthy, priceless, flourishing” from English/Latin (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Tonya?
Tonya has English/Latin (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Praiseworthy, priceless, flourishing”.
How popular is Tonya?
Tonya ranked #8860 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Tonya most popular?
Tonya peaked in 1972 with 7,243 babies registered that year.
Is Tonya a boy or girl name?
Tonya is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Tonyas in registered births are female.
Is the name Tonya rising or falling in popularity?
Tonya has fallen 1941 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6919 in 2020 to #8860 in 2025.
How long has Tonya been recorded?
Tonya appears in birth records across 95 years — from 1923 through 2025.