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Tonya
GirlMeaning of Tonya: Russian: 'highly praiseworthy'
Tonya is a girl's name most strongly associated with Russian naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8816th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8816
11 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
120,856
First recorded 1923 · peak 1972
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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