Total births
266
Girls' name · since 1970
Moneka
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 266 babies named Moneka, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 266
- total births
- 1970–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Moneka sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 266 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Moneka recorded 266 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2001.
- 266 total births
- 1970–2001 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
266 girls have been named Moneka since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2001.
- 266
- total births
- 1970–2001
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Moneka was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
18 babies were named Moneka in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Moneka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Moneka splits its recorded history at 1984: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1970 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Moneka at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Moneka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2001
- Peak year (1980)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Moneka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Moneka's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Moneka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
102 births
- 1980s
1980s
102 births
- 1990s
1990s
56 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 102 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Moneka? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 266 babies named Moneka. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 18 births.
When was Moneka most popular? ▼
Moneka was most popular in the 1970s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Moneka been used? ▼
Records for Moneka go back to 1970, giving 32 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Moneka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Monica, Monique, Mona, Monika, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Moneka's data
- Moneka's decade-level peak was the 1970s (102 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Moneka
Nearby Names Like Moneka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Moneka
Monica Girl
#723 251,274 births
Monique Girl
#2934 78,783 births
Mona Girl
#2204 45,787 births
Monika Girl
#8040 9,810 births
Montana Girl
#1057 8,815 births
Compare Moneka side by side: Moneka vs Monica Moneka vs Monique Moneka vs Mona
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Moneka: Baby Name Since 1970 - 266 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/moneka. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Moneka draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.