unisex name
Monta
MON-tuh (English)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,402
Monta is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 65% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Monta is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1980, when 29 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Monta started out as a girls' name and is now given almost entirely to boys.
- First appears in US birth records in 1891.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Monta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 40 |
| 1900s | 47 |
| 1910s | 99 |
| 1920s | 142 |
| 1930s | 166 |
| 1940s | 151 |
| 1950s | 180 |
| 1960s | 104 |
| 1970s | 146 |
| 1980s | 138 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Monta?
In 2020, Monta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Monta Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Monta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Monta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Monta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Monta
- English MON-tuh
Sibling Names for Monta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Monta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Monta
How popular is the name Monta?
In 2020, Monta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Monta a girl's or a boy's name?
Monta is used for both girls and boys. About 65% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Monta?
Monta has 2 syllables.
When was Monta most popular?
Monta peaked in 1980, when 29 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Was Monta originally a boys' or girls' name?
Monta was given mostly to girls in the earliest US birth records and is now given almost entirely to boys.