Amontae is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of African American origin. It consists of two elements: "Amon," which means "society" or "people," and "-tae," a suffix often found in names derived from Greek words like Theophelus ("loved by God"). Together, Amontae translates roughly to "belonging to the people." This name offers a unique opportunity for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name choice. It is pronounced /əˈmoʊntiː/, with the stress on the third syllable, giving it a melodic rhythm. Amontae has been gaining occasional use since the mid-20th century but remains quite rare, making it a notable and memorable name choice.
The name Amontae saw a steady increase in popularity from 1998 to 2007, peaking at 16 births in 2009 and remaining consistently popular until around 2014 when it began to decline slightly.