Monta Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MON-tah //ˈmɒn.tə//
Origin: Latin; Spanish
Meaning: Latin: mountain; Spanish: from the mountain
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Monta has its roots in the Latin word "mons," meaning "mountain." This etymological connection suggests a geographical or topographical significance, often associated with strength and stability. The transition of the name into various languages can be traced through the influence of Latin on Romance languages, where variations such as "Monta" emerged.
In English, the name likely entered through adaptations of these Romance forms, reflecting the broader historical interactions between Latin and the vernacular languages of Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages when Latin was the lingua franca of educated classes. Historically, the name Monta does not have a widely recognized presence in major historical texts or figures, unlike more prominent names derived from similar roots.
However, the association with mountains can evoke imagery of resilience and permanence, qualities that have been celebrated in various cultures. The name may also resonate with certain saints or figures in Christian tradition, although specific references to a saint named Monta are not well-documented.
The broader cultural significance of mountains in literature and folklore often symbolizes challenges and aspirations, which could lend the name a certain gravitas. In terms of cultural resonance, the name Monta may evoke a sense of nature and the outdoors, aligning with traditions that value the natural world.
This connection to the earth and its landscapes has been a recurring theme in many cultures, where mountains are often seen as sacred or as symbols of divine presence. While diminutive forms or variations of Monta may exist in different cultures, the name itself stands as a testament to the enduring human fascination with the natural world and its representation in language.
Famous people named Monta
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Monta Ellis is a former professional basketball player best known for his time with the Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Indiana Pacers.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Monta was first seen in the United States in 1891.
Monta has ranked as high as #4723 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Monta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Monta 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 Monta 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 Monta.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1990 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1988 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1987 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1986 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1985 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| 1982 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1981 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1980 | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| 1979 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1978 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1977 | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| 1976 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1975 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1974 | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| 1973 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1971 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1970 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1968 | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| 1967 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1965 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1964 | 16 | 5 | 11 |
| 1963 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1962 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1961 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1960 | 21 | 6 | 15 |
| 1959 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1958 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1957 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1956 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1955 | 22 | 5 | 17 |
| 1954 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1953 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1952 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 1951 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1950 | 24 | 6 | 18 |
| 1949 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1948 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1947 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| 1946 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1945 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1944 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1943 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1942 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1941 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1940 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1939 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1938 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1937 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1936 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1935 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1934 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1933 | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| 1932 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1931 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1930 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1929 | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| 1928 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1927 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1926 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1925 | 20 | 6 | 14 |
| 1924 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1923 | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| 1922 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1921 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1920 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1919 | 20 | 6 | 14 |
| 1918 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1917 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1916 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1915 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1914 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1912 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1910 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1905 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1904 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1902 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1901 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1900 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1898 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1897 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1895 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1891 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Top States for Monta (1979)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |