Name Meaning & Origin
"Tonja is an English and Slovene feminine given name that is considered to be a short form of Antonija"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Tonja is an English and Slovene feminine given name that is considered to be a short form of Antonija. Notable people with that name include the following:Tonja Buford-Bailey, American hurdles athlete Tonja Christensen, American model, actress and Playboy Playmate Tonja Walker, American actress and singer
Tonja is an English and Slovene feminine given name that is considered to be a short form of Antonija. Notable people with that name include the following:Tonja Buford-Bailey, American hurdles athlete Tonja Christensen, American model, actress and Playboy Playmate Tonja Walker, American actress and singer
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
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Root element "Tonja" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Tonja is an English and Slovene feminine given name that is considered to be a short form of Antonija".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~6,994 people named Tonja in the US. Peaked in 1967 with 512 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Tonja is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 8.
Tonja is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 6,994 people in the United States are named Tonja. The name peaked in 1967 with 512 recorded uses.
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