Holding steady.
Popularity of Montia since 1973
Babies named Montia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Montia is a rare modern feminine name with an uncertain origin. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, during the era when creative '-ia' endings were fashionable. The name saw its highest usage in 1994, but even then it never entered the top 1,000. As of 2025, its trajectory has remained stable at very low usage, with no single state showing notable frequency. Parents drawn to Montia may appreciate its botanical connection to the flowering plant genus Montia, or simply its melodic, unconventional sound. Its similarity to familiar names like Monica and Tania gives it an approachable feel while retaining distinctiveness.
Montia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973, during a period when many invented or feminized names ending in '-ia' gained popularity. It may be a feminine form of Monty (itself a diminutive of Montgomery or Monte), or a borrowing from the Latin genus name Montia, a group of flowering plants commonly known as miner's lettuce. The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 and remains extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Monty, Moni, Tia
Variants: Montiya, Montiah
Sibling names for Montia
Names that share Montia's style, for a brother or sister.
