Declining since 2008, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Amontae since 1998
Babies named Amontae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Amontae first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1998, a period when inventive, stylized names were on the rise. Its peak year was 2009, reflecting a broader trend of names with the 'ae' ending gaining popularity. Since 2008, however, its trajectory has been falling, and by 2025 its rank of 12,008 indicates occasional use rather than mainstream acceptance. The name has no strong association with a particular state, as no top states were recorded for it. Its similarity to other modern coinages suggests parents were drawn to a unique sound rather than a deep historical meaning. Amontae remains a distinctive choice for families seeking a name that feels contemporary and uncommon.
Amontae is a modern, invented name, first recorded in the United States in the late 1990s. It appears to be a blend of the generic prefix 'A-' with 'Montae', a name derived from the Spanish 'monte' meaning 'mountain' or as a respelling of the English nickname Monty. The name has seen sporadic use, primarily among African American families, and its popularity peaked in 2009.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Monty, Monte, Tae
Sibling names for Amontae
Names that share Amontae's style, for a brother or sister.
