Will my child share the name Monae with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Monae per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Monae in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Monae becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Monae is rising: up 705 places since 2020, to #2,138 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,849 in 2022.

Is Monae a good choice for a distinctive name?

Monae 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 Monae a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Monae

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Monae is a distinctive choice, ranked #2138 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Monae in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Monae

Monae has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 173 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #1849 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

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