Holding steady.
Popularity of Toniqua since 1971
Babies named Toniqua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Toniqua is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1971. It saw its peak popularity in 1991, when it ranked highest among names of its style, before declining. The name is characteristic of the 1990s trend of creating new names by adding fashionable suffixes to familiar sounds. Its trajectory has been stable after a sharp drop, and it is not among the top names in any state.
Toniqua is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending phonetic elements from names like Tanya, Tonia, or Toni with the fashionable suffix '-iqua' (as seen in Monique or unique). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in the early 1970s and saw brief popularity in the 1990s, peaking in 1991. Its usage has since declined significantly.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Toni, Nikki, Nique
Variants: Tonequa, Toneequa
Sibling names for Toniqua
Names that share Toniqua's style, for a brother or sister.
