Boy · #5,101 in 2026

Tonka

Tonka is a Croatian, Slovene and Slovak feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Antonia and Antonija used in Croatia and Slovenia, as well as a nickname. Notable people with this name include:

  • Slovene
  • Croatian
Current Rank
#5,101
Peak Rank
#5,101 (1973)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1973
First Year
1973
Last Year
1973
Peak Year
#5101
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tonka

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Tonka is a Croatian, Slovene and Slovak feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Antonia and Antonija used in Croatia and Slovenia, as well as a nickname. Notable people with this name include:

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Slovene
  • Croatian

The Story of Tonka

Tonka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 5 Tonkas were born — ranking #5,101 that year. As of 2026, Tonka ranks #5,101 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Tonkas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Tonka

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Tonka. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Tonka

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tonka is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tonka

What does the name Tonka mean?
Tonka is a Croatian, Slovene and Slovak feminine given name that is a diminutive form of Antonia and Antonija used in Croatia and Slovenia, as well as a nickname. Notable people with this name include:
What is the origin of the name Tonka?
Tonka has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Slovene, Croatian.
How popular is Tonka in 2026?
In 2026, Tonka ranks #5,101 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Tonka most popular?
Tonka reached its peak popularity in 1973, ranking #5,101 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Tonka a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tonka is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Tonka?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tonka include Antowine, Antwin, Arhtur. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Tonka?
Common variants and related forms of Tonka include Antica, Antonia, Antonija. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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About the name Tonka

Tonka is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Tonka's peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked #5,101. Use the chart and map above to compare Tonka's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.