Holding steady, #2,778 for girls today.
Popularity of Mona since 1880
Babies named Mona per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mona's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 204 |
| 1890s | 522 |
| 1900s | 691 |
| 1910s | 2,077 |
| 1920s | 3,446 |
| 1930s | 6,011 |
| 1940s | 4,240 |
| 1950s | 11,181 |
| 1960s | 8,795 |
| 1970s | 3,387 |
| 1980s | 1,516 |
| 1990s | 1,229 |
| 2000s | 940 |
| 2010s | 1,026 |
| 2020s | 522 |
Meaning & origin
Mona is a name with a long but modest history in the United States. First recorded in 1880, it reached its peak popularity in 1935, when it was more commonly used. Since then, its usage has declined, and in 2025 it ranked at number 2,778, with roughly 1 in 26,349 girls receiving the name. The name has held steady in recent years, not experiencing any major revival. Geographically, Mona has been most popular in Michigan, Illinois, and California. The name's appeal may stem from its simple, elegant sound and its multiple cultural associations, including the Irish meaning of 'noble' and the artistic connection to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. While not common today, Mona remains a recognizable and distinctive choice.
The name Mona has multiple possible origins. In Irish, it may be a short form of Muadhnait, meaning 'noble' or 'aristocratic'. In Italian, it could derive from 'mona' meaning 'my lady', or from the Greek 'monos' meaning 'alone' or 'unique'. It has also been used as a given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, occasionally associated with the figure of Mona Lisa.
Where Mona is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mona” around the world
Where Mona lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
275
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Mona
Names that share Mona's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maya, Lena, Nina, Stella, Thea, Gilda, Isra, Jeana, Joni, Lita, Lona, Marva, Noma, Nona, Rona, Diona, Fonda, Lavera, Neda, Neoma, Randa, Tona, Tonda, Angila, Basma, Conny, Deona, Dietra, Mone, Monya, Noni, Onita, Tanda, Tonna, Valeda, Wenona, Derenda, Elke, Laree, Larna, Louretta, Lubna, Monda, Monna, Norva, Romey, Sonda, Sonita, Yanique, Faten, Mescal, Asal, Bahja, Bita, Delona, Donda, Gayna, Loneta, Mahsa, Oreta, Quita, Romonda, Sanaz, Setareh, Twylla, Winnona, Yonna, Zsazsa
Brothers: Leo, Nico, Eli, Owen, Finn, Bart, Dwan, Demone, Fahd, Faraz, Lemont, Million, Ramzi, Amr, Azar, Lamount, Mardy, Nidal, Per, Riad, Mahin, Chino, Fadil, Hatem, Nikan, Shadman
