Monae
American/Irish/Arabic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Monae
Monae is a modern American name, likely a variation or creative spelling of Mona, which derives from the Irish name Móna or the Arabic Mona (meaning "wish" or "noble").
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Etymology
Monae is a modern American name, likely a variation or creative spelling of Mona, which derives from the Irish name Móna or the Arabic Mona (meaning "wish" or "noble"). The name is primarily used in African American communities in the United States and gained visibility in contemporary popular culture, though it lacks significant historical precedent beyond the 20th century.
Monae currently ranks #6,049 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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