Lamonta

Lamonta appears to be a variant of Lamont with an added 'a' ending. Lamont itself derives from the Old Norse name Lagmaðr, which evolved into the Scottish surname Lamont, meaning 'law man' or 'lawyer.' The addition of the final 'a' may reflect a pattern of creating melodic variations of established names, which became increasingly common in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. Lamonta emerged in American naming records in the 1970s and 1980s, showing modest usage primarily for boys. The name exemplifies how traditional surnames can transform into given names with modified endings to create distinctive variations while maintaining a connection to the original name's sound and heritage.

Pronounced luh-MON-tuh.

As of October 2026, Lamonta ranked #13254 in US births in 2013 SSA, peaked at #4204 in 1994.