Montana

At a Glance: Name: Montana – Meaning: mountain / mountainous land (from Spanish montaña) – Origin: Spanish (place name) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: mahn-TAN-uh

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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

Phonetic: mahn-TAN-uh   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1910–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Montana mean?

Mountain / mountainous land (from Spanish montaña). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Montana)

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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