Mountain or pointed hill
Monta is likely a shortened form of the French name Montague or the Italian Montano, both of which derive from the Latin word for mountain. It has also been used as a variant of the Spanish name Monte. In some contexts, it is used as a diminutive or a standalone modern creation.
Less common today
Monta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,536 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former NBA professional basketball player
Silent film director and producer
