girl's name
Monisha
moh-NEE-shuh (Hindi)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,406
Monisha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2017 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 1983, when 86 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1961.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Monisha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 208 |
| 1980s | 458 |
| 1990s | 438 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 28 |
How Popular Is Monisha?
In 2017, Monisha 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 Monisha 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 Monisha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Monisha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Monisha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Monisha
- Hindi moh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Monisha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Monisha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Monisha
How popular is the name Monisha?
In 2017, Monisha 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 Monisha a girl's or a boy's name?
Monisha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Monisha?
Monisha has 3 syllables.
When was Monisha most popular?
Monisha peaked in 1983, when 86 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.