Toniya is of Latin origin, meaning 'honorable'. It's a unisex name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. In its female form, Toniya is often associated with individuals born between 1965 and 1975, as it was particularly popular during this time period.
The name Toniya experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the given years, with a significant spike in births in 1998 and 2005, each seeing 11 and 14 babies named Toniya respectively. However, it appears that the name's popularity has somewhat declined in recent years, with fewer than 10 births annually since 2007, except for a slight peak in 2009 with 14 births. Overall, from 1968 to 2014, there were a total of 140 babies named Toniya.