The nameMona

Mona is short and calm. Most people think first of the Mona Lisa.

Girl's name
Irish and Italian

Meaning

Mona has two roots: the Irish Muadhnait, from muadh, "noble", and the Italian monna, short for madonna, "my lady".

Origin

Irish and Italian.

History

The Mona Lisa takes its name from monna Lisa, Lisa Gherardini. In the United States Mona reached 230th place in 1950.

Famous people named Mona

Mona Hatoum, artist
Mona Simpson, novelist

Popularity of the name Mona

Mona in the United States

2215thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024

1957peak year (1,232 births)

45,753babies named Mona in the United States since 1880

Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Mona was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 11,180 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Mona. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1957. Half of all babies named Mona in the United States were born before 1955, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 92 births a year on average, against 111 in the five years before.

Mona in France

233rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures

2024peak year (275 births)

6,840babies named Mona in France since 1900

Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Mona was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,545 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Mona. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Mona in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 249 births a year on average, against 180 in the five years before.

Mona in Belgium

45thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025

2023peak year (204 births)

2,847babies named Mona in Belgium since 1995

Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Mona in Switzerland

190thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025

2008peak year (55 births)

1,006babies named Mona in Switzerland since 2000

Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Mona in Austria

74thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025

2014peak year (119 births)

2,476babies named Mona in Austria since 1984

Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Mona in Norway

400thmost popular girls' name in Norway in 2025

1966peak year (515 births)

12,936babies named Mona in Norway since 1945

Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Variants and related names

Monique

Sibling names for Mona

Names from the same generation as Mona, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

For a sister

For a brother

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mona mean?

Mona has two roots: the Irish Muadhnait, from muadh, "noble", and the Italian monna, short for madonna, "my lady".

What is the origin of the name Mona?

Irish and Italian.

Is Mona a girl's or a boy's name?

Mona is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Mona?

In 2024, Mona was the 2215th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 85 births.

What are the variants of the name Mona?

Variants and related names of Mona include Monique.

What are good sibling names for Mona?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aminata, Doris, Brigitte and Marguerite for a sister, Ciaran, Konrad, Chester and Omer for a brother.

Who are famous people named Mona?

Mona Hatoum, artist; Mona Simpson, novelist.