Antonya, of Latin origin, is a charming and distinctive feminine given name. It is derived from the Latin 'Antonius,' which means 'priceless' or 'highly praiseworthy.' This moniker gained popularity due to its association with prominent historical figures such as Mark Antony, a Roman politician and general during the late Roman Republic. While Antonya is not particularly common, it possesses a unique elegance that sets it apart from more familiar names.
The name Antonya saw its peak popularity between 1970 and 1980 with over 7 births per year on average during this decade. However, since then, the number of annual births has decreased significantly, typically falling below 5 per year from 1982 onwards. The highest recorded birth years were in 1970 (13 births) and 1998 (12 births), while the most frequent occurrence was 5 births per year, happening 14 times in total over the span of these statistics.