Total births
59
Girls' name · since 1965
Monisa
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 59 babies named Monisa, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 59
- total births
- 1965–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Monisa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 59 recorded since 1965.
Social Security Administration records show Monisa recorded 59 times among girls since 1965, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 1994.
- 59 total births
- 1965–1994 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
59 girls have been named Monisa since 1965, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1994.
- 59
- total births
- 1965–1994
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Monisa was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
11 babies were named Monisa in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Monisa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Monisa splits its recorded history at 1973: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1965 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1969 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Monisa at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Monisa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–1994
- Peak year (1969)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Monisa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Monisa's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Monisa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
23 births
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 1990s
1990s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 23 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monisa? ▼
Since 1965, Social Security records show 59 babies named Monisa. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1969, with 11 births.
When was Monisa most popular? ▼
Monisa was most popular in the 1960s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
How long has the name Monisa been used? ▼
Records for Monisa go back to 1965, giving 30 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Monisa? ▼
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 Monisa's data
- Monisa's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 1990s (13) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Monisa
Nearby Names Like Monisa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monisa
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 Monisa side by side: Monisa vs Monica Monisa vs Monique Monisa vs Mona
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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, 1965–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Monisa: Baby Name Since 1965 - 59 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monisa. 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 Monisa 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.