Tonja
Below 5 births
Below 5 births
About Tonja
Tonja is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Tanya or Tonya, which originated as a Russian diminutive of Tatiana, meaning 'fairy queen' or 'from the family of Tatius.' This spelling with a 'j' instead of 'y' gives the name a slightly different visual identity while maintaining the same pronunciation. Tonja saw modest popularity in North America during the 1960s and 1970s but has since become less common. The name has a strong yet feminine quality with its clear 't' beginning and soft ending. Tonja carries a slightly Scandinavian or Eastern European feel through its spelling, appealing to parents with heritage connections or those seeking a familiar name with a distinctive spelling variation.
Tonja is also given to boys.
Pronounced TAHN-juh.
As of October 2026, Tonja ranked #4977 in US births in 1969 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Tonja on lists
Famous Tonjas
- Tonja Yvette BufordGirl
Bailey, American hurdler
- Tonja Annette WalkerGirl
American actress; Miss Maryland USA 1980
- Tonja Marie ChristensenGirl
American model