Antonija
“priceless, of inestimable worth” — Associated with 'priceless'
Slavic origin · Girl name
#1821US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile
What does Antonija mean and where does it come from?
Antonija is a feminine form of the name Anton, derived from the Latin name Antonius, which is of uncertain origin but often associated with 'priceless'.
Cultural significance
The name is commonly used in Slavic countries, particularly in Croatia and Serbia, often as a traditional name with historical roots.
Peak popularity
Reached #1821 in 2015 — currently #1821 in the US.
How popular is Antonija right now?
Holding steady — currently #1821 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Antonija is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Antonija?
AFRICAN AMERICAN
Latonya
BULGARIAN
Donka
CROATIAN
AnticaAntonelaNelaTonka
DUTCH
Teuna
Famous people named Antonija
AŠ
Antonija Šola
Croatian singer and actress known for her work in music and television.
How is Antonija written in other languages?
Антонија
Serbian
What are the boy versions of Antonija?
Antoine AFRICAN AMERICANAntwan AFRICAN AMERICANAntonius ANCIENT ROMANAndoni BASQUEAntton BASQUEAndon BULGARIANAnton BULGARIANDoncho BULGARIANToni BULGARIANAntoni CATALANAnte CROATIANAnto CROATIANAnton CROATIANAntonijo CROATIANAntonio CROATIANAntun CROATIANTonći CROATIANTonči CROATIANToni CROATIANAnton DANISHAnton DUTCHAntonie DUTCHAntonius DUTCHAntoon DUTCHTeun DUTCHTeunis DUTCHTheun DUTCHTheunis DUTCHTon DUTCHToon DUTCHAnthony ENGLISHAntony ENGLISHTony ENGLISHAnĉjo ESPERANTOAntono ESPERANTOAnton ESTONIANTõnis ESTONIANAnton FINNISHAnttoni FINNISHToni FINNISHAntoine FRENCHAntón GALICIANAnton GERMANToni GERMANAntonios GREEKAntonis GREEKAkoni HAWAIIANAnakoni HAWAIIANAntal HUNGARIANTóni HUNGARIANAnton ICELANDICAntonello ITALIANAntonio ITALIANTonino ITALIANTonio ITALIANAntoon LIMBURGISHAntanas LITHUANIANAndon MACEDONIANAnton MACEDONIANAntonij MACEDONIANDoncho MACEDONIANAnton NORWEGIANAntoni POLISHBRAZILIAN(Antônio PORTUGUESEAntónio PORTUGUESEToni PORTUGUESEToninho PORTUGUESEAnton ROMANIANAnton RUSSIANAnto SERBIANAntonije SERBIANAnton SLOVENETone SLOVENEAntonio SPANISHToni SPANISHToño SPANISHAnton SWEDISHAnton UKRAINIANAntonina ANCIENT ROMANAntoninus ANCIENT ROMANNina CROATIANAntonín CZECHNina CZECHNina DANISHNina DUTCHNena ENGLISHNina ENGLISHNina FINNISHAntonin FRENCHNina FRENCHNinette FRENCHNina GERMANAntonina ITALIANAntonino ITALIANNina ITALIANNino ITALIANNina NORWEGIANAntonina POLISHNina POLISHTosia POLISHAntonina RUSSIANNina RUSSIANNina SERBIANNina SLOVAKNina SLOVENENina SWEDISH
Common questions about the name Antonija
What does the name Antonija mean?
Antonija means "priceless, of inestimable worth" — a name rooted in Slavic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Antonija?
Antonija is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Antonija?
Antonija originates from Slavic tradition. Slavic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Antonija?
Antonija pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Latin heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Antonija more of a girl or boy name?
Antonija is primarily used as a girl name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.