Total births
416
Girls' name · since 1969
Monifa
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 416 babies named Monifa, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 416
- total births
- 1969–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
416 girls have been named Monifa since 1969, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Monifa has 416 recorded births among girls since 1969, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 1998.
- 416 total births
- 1969–1998 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
416 girls have been named Monifa since 1969, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1998.
- 416
- total births
- 1969–1998
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Monifa was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
34 babies were named Monifa in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Monifa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Monifa's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1988, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Monifa at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Monifa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–1998
- Peak year (1970)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Monifa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Monifa's strongest decade.
230 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Monifa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s
1970s
230 births
- 1980s
1980s
93 births
- 1990s 80
1990s
80 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 230 births (55% of all-time use).
Monifa by state
Where Monifa concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 172 | 41.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 6 | 1.4% |
New York share of Monifa's total US births 41.3%
Even split
172 of 416 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monifa? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 416 babies named Monifa. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 34 births.
When was Monifa most popular? ▼
Monifa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 230 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Monifa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Monifa are New York (172 births), Georgia (6 births), Michigan (6 births).
How long has the name Monifa been used? ▼
Records for Monifa go back to 1969, giving 30 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Monifa? ▼
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 Monifa's data
- Monifa's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (230 total births) through the 1990s (80) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Monifas (172 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- 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 Monifa
Nearby Names Like Monifa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monifa
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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 Monifa side by side: Monifa vs Monica Monifa vs Monique Monifa vs Mona
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1969–1998 (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. "Monifa: Baby Name Since 1969 - 416 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monifa. 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 Monifa 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 June 2026.