Tonya
Meaning of Tonya
Tonya is a unisex name with its origins in Russian. It is a variant of the name Tanya. The name Tonya is pronounced as TOHN-yuh in both British English (/ˈtɒn.jə/) and American English (/ˈtoʊnjə/). In terms of popularity, Tonya has had varying levels of usage over the years in the United States. It reached its peak in the 1980s, where it ranked within the top 100 names for girls. Since then, its popularity has declined, but it still remains a recognizable and timeless choice for parents looking for a unique yet familiar name for their child.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as TOHN-yuh (/ˈtɒn.jə/)
American English
- Pronunced as TOHN-yuh (/ˈtoʊnjə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Tonya
| Tonya Harding - Tonya Maxene Price is a retired American figure skater, boxer, and reality TV personality. |
| Tonya Lynn Butler is the first woman to score a field goal in a college football game, achieved while playing as a placekicker for the University of West Alabama Tigers in 2003. |
| Tonya Gonnella Frichner was an American activist and lawyer who made significant contributions to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. |
| Tonya Linnette Lee is an American film and television producer, author, entrepreneur, and advocate for women and infant health, known for founding Madstone Company Inc. and her work with Nickelodeon. |
| Tonya Williams is a Canadian actress, producer, and activist, best known for her role on The Young and the Restless and as the founder of Reelworld Film Festival. |
| Tonya Massaline, formerly known as Tonya Washington, is a retired professional basketball player who played as a forward in the WNBA for four seasons. |
| Tonya Jean Mitchell is an American former pop singer. |
| Tonya Suzanne Holly is a casting director with a background in theater from the University of North Alabama. |
| Tonya Crowe is an American actress famous for portraying Olivia Cunningham in the CBS prime time soap opera, Knots Landing. |
