Amonta
A made-up name with no clear etymological origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Amonta. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amonta today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amonta births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amonta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Amonta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,646
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Amonta: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amonta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amonta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Amonta
The name Amonta is believed to have originated from the Dinka people of South Sudan, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dinka word "amun," meaning "strength" or "resilience," and the suffix "-ta," which denotes a feminine name. The name was traditionally given to girls born during times of hardship or conflict, as a symbol of hope and perseverance.
In ancient Dinka culture, the name Amonta held significance as a representation of the strength and resilience required to survive in the harsh environments of the region. It was often associated with warriors and hunters, who embodied the qualities of bravery and endurance.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Amonta can be traced back to oral traditions and folk tales passed down through generations of Dinka storytellers. These stories often featured heroines bearing the name, who overcame great challenges and obstacles through their unwavering determination and courage.
One of the most renowned figures in history associated with the name Amonta was Amonta Akoch, a powerful Dinka chieftain who led her tribe during the late 18th century. She was renowned for her strategic leadership and unwavering devotion to her people, guiding them through periods of conflict and scarcity with remarkable strength and resilience.
Another notable figure was Amonta Deng, a revered Dinka healer and spiritual leader who lived in the early 19th century. She was renowned for her vast knowledge of traditional medicine and her ability to connect with the spiritual realm, providing guidance and healing to those in need.
In the mid-19th century, Amonta Majok emerged as a prominent figure in the fight against slavery and oppression in South Sudan. Her unwavering determination and tireless efforts to protect her community from the ravages of the slave trade earned her a place in the annals of Dinka history.
Amonta Abyei, born in the late 19th century, was a celebrated Dinka poet and storyteller. Her powerful verse and captivating tales, often centered around the themes of strength and resilience, inspired generations of Dinka people and helped preserve their rich cultural heritage.
The name Amonta has also been carried by notable figures in more recent history, such as Amonta Kuol, a renowned South Sudanese activist and advocate for women's rights, who has dedicated her life to empowering and uplifting women in her community.
People
Amonta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amonta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amonta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amonta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amonta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Amonta a common name?
We classify Amonta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amonta most popular?
The single biggest year for Amonta was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amonta is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amonta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amonta a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amonta in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amonta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amonta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amonta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Amonta?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.