What is the origin of the name Montana?

Montana is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Montana?

Montana is currently ranked #1058 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Montana?

Montana is pronounced mon-TAH-nah.

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Montana

mon-TAH-nah

Popularity

#1058

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

12,495

Peak Year

#678 in 1998

First Recorded

1910

Style

Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Montana is derived from the Spanish word 'montaña', meaning 'mountain'. It refers to the mountainous landscape.

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Monty Tana

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Gender Split

Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Hannah Montana
Fictional character played by Miley Cyrus

Nicknames

Monty Tana

Similar Names

Dakota Sierra Aspen Phoenix

Personality Traits

adventurousindependentstrongfree-spirited

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