Mona Girl

Popularity: #887 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MOH-nah //ˈmoʊ.nə//

Origin: Hebrew; Arabic; Irish

Meaning: Hebrew: 'wished for'; Arabic: 'a lady'; Irish: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mona has its roots in multiple linguistic traditions, with its etymology tracing back to the Latin word "monachus," meaning "monk." This Latin term itself derives from the Greek "monachos," which carries a similar meaning. The name entered the English language through various cultural exchanges, particularly during the medieval period when Latin was a dominant scholarly language in Europe.

Additionally, Mona is often considered a diminutive of the name Ramona, which has Spanish origins, derived from the Germanic elements "ragin" (counsel) and "mund" (protector). This connection highlights the name's adaptability across different cultures and languages.

Historically, the name Mona has been associated with various figures and contexts. In the 19th century, it gained prominence in literature and art, notably through the character Mona Lisa, the subject of Leonardo da Vinci's renowned painting from the early 16th century.

The painting, created between 1503 and 1506, has become an iconic representation of beauty and mystery, further embedding the name in cultural consciousness. Additionally, the name has been linked to various saints and religious figures, contributing to its historical significance in Christian contexts.

Culturally, the name Mona has resonated through its associations with femininity and grace, often embodying qualities of wisdom and serenity. In some traditions, it is also linked to the concept of a "noble lady" or "beloved," enhancing its appeal across different societies.

The name's simplicity and melodic quality have allowed it to endure through centuries, making it a timeless choice in various cultures. While diminutive forms like Moni or Mony exist, the name Mona itself has maintained a distinct identity, reflecting its rich historical and cultural tapestry.

Famous people named Mona

In this section, you will find notable people named Mona. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mona who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mona who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Mona Lisa is a painting best known for being a masterpiece of the Renaissance and the work of Leonardo da Vinci.

Mona Scott-Young is a television producer best known for producing the series Love & Hip Hop and its franchises.

Mona Haydar is a poet and activist best known for her work on social justice and her song Hijabi.

Fictional characters named Mona

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Mona Lisa is a fictional character from the animated series The Amazing World of Gumball. She is a recurring character known for her artistic inspiration and whimsical personality.

Mona Vanderwaal is a fictional character from the TV series Pretty Little Liars. She is a key character who evolves from a misunderstood outcast to a complex and pivotal figure in the series.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mona, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MayaLilaNinaSophieClaraElla

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mona. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MinaMaraMoiraNoraLunaTinaZoeCora

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mona was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Mona has ranked as high as #454 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Mona has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mona is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mona was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mona.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 61 0 61
2024 86 0 86
2023 91 0 91
2022 88 0 88
2021 97 0 97
2020 99 0 99
2019 106 0 106
2018 109 0 109
2017 116 0 116
2016 119 0 119
2015 107 0 107
2014 97 0 97
2013 115 0 115
2012 74 0 74
2011 94 0 94
2010 89 0 89
2009 73 0 73
2008 92 0 92
2007 89 0 89
2006 92 0 92
2005 104 0 104
2004 82 0 82
2003 88 0 88
2002 97 0 97
2001 97 0 97
2000 126 0 126
1999 105 0 105
1998 111 0 111
1997 113 0 113
1996 151 0 151
1995 112 0 112
1994 101 0 101
1993 126 0 126
1992 129 0 129
1991 154 0 154
1990 127 0 127
1989 140 0 140
1988 142 0 142
1987 139 0 139
1986 163 0 163
1985 154 0 154
1984 123 0 123
1983 152 0 152
1982 165 0 165
1981 181 0 181
1980 157 0 157
1979 190 0 190
1978 236 0 236
1977 218 0 218
1976 258 0 258
1975 269 0 269
1974 305 0 305
1973 365 0 365
1972 454 0 454
1971 459 0 459
1970 633 0 633
1969 696 5 691
1968 608 0 608
1967 686 5 681
1966 903 0 903
1965 874 0 874
1964 890 0 890
1963 1,009 0 1,009
1962 968 0 968
1961 1,090 0 1,090
1960 1,081 0 1,081
1959 1,183 0 1,183
1958 1,090 0 1,090
1957 1,231 0 1,231
1956 1,187 0 1,187
1955 1,093 0 1,093
1954 1,192 0 1,192
1953 1,061 0 1,061
1952 950 0 950
1951 1,106 0 1,106
1950 1,088 0 1,088
1949 513 0 513
1948 455 0 455
1947 446 0 446
1946 427 0 427
1945 366 0 366
1944 342 0 342
1943 359 0 359
1942 418 0 418
1941 444 0 444
1940 470 0 470
1939 529 6 523
1938 641 0 641
1937 628 5 623
1936 656 0 656
1935 675 5 670
1934 635 0 635
1933 619 5 614
1932 613 0 613
1931 496 0 496
1930 540 0 540
1929 499 0 499
1928 422 0 422
1927 376 0 376
1926 369 0 369
1925 322 0 322
1924 329 0 329
1923 292 0 292
1922 274 0 274
1921 301 0 301
1920 262 0 262
1919 253 0 253
1918 245 0 245
1917 313 0 313
1916 253 0 253
1915 265 0 265
1914 212 0 212
1913 174 0 174
1912 156 0 156
1911 105 0 105
1910 101 0 101
1909 87 0 87
1908 85 0 85
1907 70 0 70
1906 71 0 71
1905 80 0 80
1904 73 0 73
1903 59 0 59
1902 55 0 55
1901 42 0 42
1900 69 0 69
1899 57 0 57
1898 61 0 61
1897 59 0 59
1896 56 0 56
1895 53 0 53
1894 54 0 54
1893 58 0 58
1892 47 0 47
1891 44 0 44
1890 33 0 33
1889 29 0 29
1888 32 0 32
1887 22 0 22
1886 31 0 31
1885 17 0 17
1884 18 0 18
1883 16 0 16
1882 11 0 11
1881 14 0 14
1880 14 0 14

Top States for Mona (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 21
55%
FL 7
18%
TX 5
13%
NY 5
13%