Mona

At a Glance

Meaning

Noble (Irish/Gaelic); or 'wish/desire' when used as a form of Arabic Muna

Origin

Irish/Scottish Gaelic; also Arabic (as Muna)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

MOH-nahListen

Mona is a girl's name with a timeless, vintage feel, pronounced MOH-nah. It's often said to simply mean 'noble,' but that only covers the Irish/Gaelic side of the name — used as the Arabic name Muna, Mona instead means 'wish' or 'desire,' so the meaning depends on which origin you're going by. The name draws roots from both Irish/Scottish Gaelic and Arabic.

Meaning & Origin of Mona

Meaning: Noble (Irish/Gaelic); or 'wish/desire' when used as a form of Arabic Muna.

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic; also Arabic (as Muna).

A common claim: Often said to simply mean 'noble' Actually: This captures only the Irish/Gaelic sense; when used as the Arabic/Persian name Muna, Mona instead means 'wish' or 'desire' — the meaning is origin-dependent.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Mona

Popularity of Mona

Mona has fallen a long way from its mid-century peak: in 1950 it ranked #230 with 1,088 babies given the name, but by 2024 it had dropped to #2224 with just 85.

Names Like Mona

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• Aileen
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FAQ

What does the name Mona mean?

Noble (Irish/Gaelic); or ‘wish/desire’ when used as a form of Arabic Muna. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Mona?

Mona is pronounced MOH-nah (IPA: /ˈmoʊnə/).

Is Mona a popular name right now?

Mona peaked at #230 in 1950 and is ranked #2224 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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