Total births
663
Girls' name · since 1935
Monya
Monya has 663 recorded births since 1935 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1970 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 663
- total births
- 1935–2011
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Monya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 663 recorded since 1935.
Social Security Administration records show Monya recorded 663 times among girls since 1935, 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 1935 to 2011.
- 663 total births
- 1935–2011 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
663 girls have been named Monya since 1935, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2011.
- 663
- total births
- 1935–2011
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Monya was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
27 babies were named Monya in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Monya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Monya's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1940, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Monya at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Monya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–2011
- Peak year (1970)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Monya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Monya's strongest decade.
182 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Monya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 53
1930s
53 births
- 1940s 38
1940s
38 births
- 1950s
1950s
75 births
- 1960s
1960s
182 births
- 1970s
1970s
145 births
- 1980s 66
1980s
66 births
- 1990s 58
1990s
58 births
- 2000s 41
2000s
41 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 182 births (27% of all-time use).
How Monya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Monya's total volume
Monya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Monya by state
Where Monya concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Monya's total US births 0.8%
5 of 663 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monya? ▼
Monya has been given to 663 babies in the U.S. since 1935, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 27 babies were born in 1970, its single highest year.
When was Monya most popular? ▼
Monya was most popular in the 1960s decade with 182 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Monya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Monya are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Monya been used? ▼
Monya has been recorded in Social Security data since 1935, spanning 77 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Monya? ▼
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 Monya's data
- Monya's decade-level peak was the 1960s (182 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Monyas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Monya
Nearby Names Like Monya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monya
Monica Girl
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Monique Girl
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Mona Girl
#2204 45,787 births
Monika Girl
#8040 9,810 births
Montana Girl
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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, 1935–2011 (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. "Monya: Baby Name Since 1935 - 663 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monya. 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 Monya 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.