Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Kemontae since 1995
Babies named Kemontae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Kemontae first entered U.S. birth records in 1995, a relatively recent addition to the landscape of American names. Its peak year was 2007, when it saw its highest recorded usage, though it has never ranked high enough to appear on national charts. The name's trajectory has been rising since 2020, indicating a revival of interest in this distinctive modern coinage. Like many contemporary names, Kemontae was likely formed by combining a common syllable, 'Ke-', with a trendy ending such as '-montae', mirroring the structure of other popular names like Dontae or Montae. Its lack of top state associations suggests it is used sporadically across the country. The name's unique sound and spelling appeal to parents seeking a distinctive option for their son.
Kemontae is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in the mid-1990s. Its formation likely combines the popular prefix 'Ke-' with a phonetic ending 'montae', possibly influenced by names like Montae or Monte. It has no known historical or cultural derivation beyond its late 20th-century coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kemo, Montae, Tae
Sibling names for Kemontae
Names that share Kemontae's style, for a brother or sister.
