Mona
Mona is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Noble, solitary, or wishes/desires.
Origin and history
Mona is a classic feminine name with multiple distinct linguistic origins, including Irish Gaelic (from Muirenn, meaning noble or aristocratic), Greek (meaning solitary or noble), and Arabic (meaning wishes or desires). It gained widespread global familiarity through Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, where 'Mona' serves as a contraction of 'Madonna' (My Lady). In the United States, Mona was particularly popular during the mid-20th century and remains a gently recognized, vintage choice today.
Popularity in the United States
45,787 babies in the United States have been named Mona since 1880. It ranks #626 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1580.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.7 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- LA (5.1 %)
- PA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 204 |
| 1890-1900 | 522 |
| 1900-1910 | 691 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,077 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,446 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,011 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,240 |
| 1950-1960 | 11,181 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,795 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,387 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,516 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,229 |
| 2000-2010 | 940 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,026 |
| 2020-2029 | 522 |
Famous people named Mona
- Mona Simpson: Novelist, Professor
- Mona Van Duyn: Poet, Poet Laureate
- Mona Charen: Journalist, Author
Fun facts
- The name is globally iconic due to Leonardo da Vinci's famous portrait Mona Lisa.
- Mona independently developed across several languages, including Irish Gaelic, Greek, and Arabic.