| Meaning | mountainous |
| Origin | Italian, Latin |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Montana |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Mon-ta-na |
Wide open spaces and mountain ranges come alive through this geographic name that has transitioned seamlessly into personal nomenclature. The name evokes imagery of natural grandeur and untamed landscapes, qualities many parents hope to instill in their children. Its four syllables create a flowing, almost lyrical quality when spoken, with the emphasis naturally falling on the second syllable. The Spanish origin of "montaña" meaning mountain adds subtle international flair without being overtly foreign.
As a given name, it challenges traditional gender associations while maintaining broad appeal. The -ana ending provides a soft conclusion to the strong opening consonants, creating balance in its phonetic structure. Nickname possibilities include Monty for a casual feel or Tana for something more distinctive.
The name has appeared in popular culture through various characters and public figures, lending it contemporary relevance without oversaturation. It suits both rural and urban settings, never feeling out of place regardless of geographic location or cultural context.
| Montanah |
| Montanna |
| Montahna |
| Mantana |
| Montanae |
| Mantanae |
| Monty |
| Mont |
| Tana |
| M.T. |
| Montana Grizzly | American football player |
| Montana Fishburne | actor |
| Montana Moorehead | basketball player |
| Montana Brown | television personality |
| Montana Taylor | jazz pianist |
| Montana Efaw | soccer player |
| Montana De La Rosa | MMA fighter |
| Montana Stovall | baseball player |
| Montana McGlynn | hockey player |
| Montana Durapau | football player |
| Montana Butsch | swimmer |
| Montana Black | YouTuber |
| Montana Jordan | actor |
| Montana State | basketball player |
| Montana Roberts | lacrosse player |
| Montana Turner | singer |
| Montana Murphy | tennis player |
| Montana Wood | dancer |
| Montana Semmel | golfer |
| Montana Neustadter | screenwriter |
| Montana Smith | adventurer and archaeologist |
| Montana Kid | wild west gunslinger |
| Montana Rivers | detective |
| Montana Steele | space explorer |
| Montana Hayes | cowboy |
| Montana Williams | superhero |
| Montana Stone | time traveler |
| Montana Brooks | spy |
| Montana Collins | private investigator |
| Montana Johnson | sci-fi hero |
| Montana Edwards | fantasy warrior |
| Montana Anderson | cyberpunk hacker |
| Montana Clarke | zombie apocalypse survivor |
| Montana Adams | pirate captain |
| Montana White | futuristic soldier |
| Montana Taylor | high school detective |
| Montana Reed | steampunk inventor |
| Montana King | medieval knight |
| Montana Mitchell | robotics genius |
| Montana Cole | supervillain |