Will my child share the name Mona with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 15 UK babies named Mona per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mona in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mona becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mona is rising: up 150 places since 2020, to #1,892 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,065 in 2008.

Is Mona a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mona is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mona a popular baby name in the United States?

Mona does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Mona

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Mona is a distinctive choice, ranked #1892 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Mona in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Mona

Mona has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1277 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #1065 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Mona is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Mona in their class.