Monae
- US rank
- #5,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,478 in 1996
20 babies were named Monae in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,839 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Monae you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 80,645 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Monae, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Monae would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMonae first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1996, when it ranked #1,478. Today it's #5,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMonae was 3.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 21,097 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 80,645.
- TrendMonae has slipped 1,839 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,917. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Monae
Monae is a girl name of French origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-nae”. US birth records list Monae for girls from 1961 to 2025, in 57 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #1,478 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,917, with 20 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7 | 1,451,613 girls |
| 1970s | 4.1 | 241,546 girls |
| 1980s | 11 | 89,047 girls |
| 1990s | 43 | 23,068 girls |
| 2000s | 32 | 31,124 girls |
| 2010s | 26 | 38,580 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 48,701 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Monae
What is the origin of the name Monae?
Monae has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Monae a boy or girl name?
Monae is a girl name.
How popular is the name Monae?
Monae ranked #5,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#1,478).