Montoya
Pronunciation: [ m-ahnt-OY-uh ]
Montoya is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,777 in the US, popular nicknames include Mon, Moy, and Monie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Montoya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 520 babies have been named Montoya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Montoya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,777 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,777
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Montoya is also used as a boy name, ranked #28683.
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About the Name Montoya
Montoya is a girl name .
Is Montoya a boy or girl name? Montoya is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #63,777 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #28,683. Montoya is more commonly used as a boy name.
Montoya is currently ranked #63,777 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Montoya include Mon, Moy, Monie, and Montie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Montoya include Montana, Montserrat . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis