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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Mountain / mountainous land (from Spanish montaña)
- Origin
- Spanish (place name)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- mahn-TAN-uh
Montana comes directly from the Spanish word montaña, meaning mountain or mountainous land — a name rooted in geography rather than in a person or story. It's a place name at its core, so what you see is what you get: something plain-spoken and tied to the land. If you're drawn to names with a literal, concrete meaning, this is one of them.
Meaning & Origin of Montana
Meaning: Mountain / mountainous land (from Spanish montaña).
Origin: Spanish (place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Montana
mahn-TAN-uhIPA /mɒnˈtænə/
Popularity of Montana
Montana reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #511 with 496 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #1058 with only 235 babies, putting it well below where it stood at its high point.
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FAQ
What does the name Montana mean?
Mountain / mountainous land (from Spanish montaña). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Montana?
Montana is pronounced mahn-TAN-uh (IPA: /mɒnˈtænə/).
Is Montana a popular name right now?
Montana peaked at #511 in 1998 and is ranked #1058 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1910–2024.)
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