Monae
Monae is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived as a modern variant of Monet, associated with French artistic heritage or 'solitary'.
Origin and history
Monae is a contemporary American feminine name, widely viewed as a variant or stylistic modification of the French surname or name Monét. It gained recognition in the United States in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating rhythmic, French-inspired given names. Although moderate in usage, it maintains a distinct, modern presence.
Popularity in the United States
2,291 babies in the United States have been named Monae since 1880. It ranks #3679 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1901.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.7 %)
- NY (15 %)
- MD (9.7 %)
- MI (9.2 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 64 |
| 1980-1990 | 195 |
| 1990-2000 | 776 |
| 2000-2010 | 591 |
| 2010-2019 | 454 |
| 2020-2029 | 200 |
Fun facts
- The name is closely associated phonetically with the famous French Impressionist painter Claude Monet.
- Monae emerged in U.S. naming charts during the late 20th century alongside other French-influenced invented names.