Lamontae

“a variant of Lamont, meaning 'from the hill' or 'from the mountain'”

American origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#10332US 2023

7Births / yr

↑Rising

275All-time births

📅 Since 199000

How to pronounce Lamontae

lah·MAW·NTEYE

/lɑ.ˈmɔ.ˈntaɪ/ · stress on MAW · 3 syllables

“a variant of Lamont, meaning 'from the hill' or 'from the mountain'”

American origin · Boy name

What does Lamontae mean and where does it come from?

Lamontae is a modern and creative variation of the name Lamont, which has Scottish roots. The name is not widely used and reflects a trend in African American communities in the U.S. to create unique names. It has gained some popularity in recent decades. While there are no widely known historical f

Cultural significance

Lamontae has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a variant of lamont, meaning 'from the hill' or 'from the mountain'.

Peak popularity

Reached #4377 in 1996 — currently #10332 in the US.

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How else can you spell Lamontae?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

Lamontay

Spelling variant

What middle names flow best with Lamontae?

Lamontae works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Lamontae Grace

How popular is Lamontae right now?

Rising fast — up 74 spots — currently #10332 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1990–2023#10332 · Top 7.6%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#10332	7	▲ up 74
2022	#10406	7	▼ down 2497 · -30% births
2021	#7909	10	▼ down 1130 · -17% births
2020	#6779	12	▼ down 284 · -8% births
2015	#6495	13	▲ up 404 · +8% births
2010	#6899	12	▲ up 1876 · +50% births
2005	#8775	8	▼ down 1553 · -11% births
2000	#7222	9	▼ down 79 · +29% births
1990	#7143	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Lamontae

Best Year2015Rank #6495

Peak Count13

Average Rank#7996

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1990 - 20239 years

The story of Lamontae

Lamontae is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1990. With 275 total births recorded, Lamontae remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #7143 in 1990, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #10332 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Lamontae in 1996:

Michael Matthew Jacob Christopher Joshua

Lamontae by decade

Lamontae peaked in the 1990s. See all 1990s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	67
2000s ★	108
2010s	88
2020s	12

💎Lamontae has only 275 total recorded births since 1990 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Lamontae?

Common

LamLamieLamyOntae

What names sound and feel like Lamontae?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Lamontae also consider these

Ladontae

American · Variant of Dante,

Lavontae

American · The meaning is

Jamontae

American · an original or

Kamontae

American · African-American Vernacular English

Damontae

American · A modern invented

Amontae

American · likely a modern

Lamontre

American · variant of Lamont,

Lamonte

American · from the mountain

Common questions about the name Lamontae

What does the name Lamontae mean?

Lamontae means "a variant of Lamont, meaning 'from the hill' or 'from the mountain'" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Lamontae?

Lamontae is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Lamontae have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Lamontae?

Lamontae originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Lamontae?

Lamontae is a three-syllable name pronounced L AA0 M AO1 N T AY1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Lamontae?

Lamontae pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.