Antonia is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4071 in 1997 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 16 births ranking #4071. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 77.8%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 117,818 boys born was named Antonia. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Antonia is the feminine form of Antonius, the old Roman family name behind Anthony and Antonio. It has a long classical history and feels both traditional and international.
The name was used in ancient Rome and later spread widely across Europe in forms shaped by local languages. The family origin is well established, even though the original meaning of Antonius itself is not completely certain.