girl's name
Monita
moh-NEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 505
Monita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 5 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 1961, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Monita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 123 |
| 1970s | 97 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 17 |
How Popular Is Monita?
In 1992, Monita was given to 5 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.
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 Monita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Monita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Monita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Monita
- English moh-NEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Monita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Monita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Monita
How popular is the name Monita?
In 1992, Monita was given to 5 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 Monita a girl's or a boy's name?
Monita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Monita?
Monita has 3 syllables.
When was Monita most popular?
Monita peaked in 1961, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.