Tonja

Tonja is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Tonja at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tonja

Tonja belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tonja first appears in Social Security records in 1940. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #408 in 1967, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 6,989 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tonja in US records

First recorded (US)
1940
Best US rank
#408 in 1967
Peak year
1967
Total since 1880
6,989

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tonja mean?

The meaning of Tonja is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tonja a boy or girl name?

Tonja is a girl name.

What origin is the name Tonja?

Tonja comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tonja?

Tonja first appears in US records in 1940. Its best-ever ranking was #408 in 1967, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].