Holding steady.
Popularity of Alonia since 1909
Babies named Alonia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alonia's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alonia is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1909, with its peak year also being 1909, though it did not rank among the top 1000 names. It has remained stable in its obscurity, never gaining significant traction. The name may have been a creative respelling or variant of names like Alana or Alonzo, following the fashion for -ia endings. Its rarity means it has no strong association with any particular state or demographic, and it has not seen a revival. For parents seeking a truly unique name, Alonia offers individuality with a melodic sound, though its etymology is uncertain.
Alonia first appeared in early 20th-century American records, suggesting a modern coinage or variant. It may be a feminized form of Alon, itself a variant of Alonzo, or a respelling of Alana with the popular -ia suffix. The name has never gained widespread use, remaining a rare choice with sporadic appearances in U.S. data since 1909.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Loni, Ally, Nonie
Sibling names for Alonia
Names that share Alonia's style, for a brother or sister.
