Montae is a unique and distinctive given name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'monta', meaning mountain. This name reflects strength and resilience, much like the towering peaks it signifies. It has gained popularity in recent decades due to its modern sound and appealing rhythm. Montae typically stands alone as a given name but can also be used as a middle name or part of a compound name such as Montae' or Montae-Kareem. Its pronunciation follows the phonetic spelling, with emphasis on the first syllable: MON-tay.
The name Montae has seen varying popularity over the past four and a half decades, with a significant spike occurring between 1987 to 1997. The peak years were 1991 and 1997, both with 21 births each, marking a notable preference for this name during these periods. However, its popularity has since declined, with the most recent years (2021-2023) seeing fewer than 15 births annually. In total, there have been 661 babies named Montae from 1976 to 2023.