girl's name
Monifa
moh-NEE-fah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 423
Monifa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1970, when 34 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1969.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Monifa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 230 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 80 |
How Popular Is Monifa?
In 1998, Monifa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Monifa Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Monifa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Monifa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Monifa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Monifa
- Pronunciation moh-NEE-fah
Sibling Names for Monifa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Monifa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Monifa
How popular is the name Monifa?
In 1998, Monifa was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Monifa a girl's or a boy's name?
Monifa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Monifa?
Monifa has 3 syllables.
When was Monifa most popular?
Monifa peaked in 1970, when 34 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.