Tonja
Tonja: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tonja
- A female given name, variant of Tonya
How popular is Tonja?
Since 1880, 6,989 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Tonja (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #408 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #4976 in 1969. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Tonja FAQ
What does the name Tonja mean?
A female given name, variant of Tonya
How popular is the name Tonja?
Since 1880, 6,989 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Tonja (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #408 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #4976 in 1969. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Tonja a boy or girl name?
Tonja is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,989 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.