Monifah
girl nameMonifah entered the US charts in 1996, peaked at #2207 in 1996, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1996–2025
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rank today
#2207
peak (1996)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #4391 |
| 2000s | #14253 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Monifah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Monifah alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Monifah in 2025?
- Monifah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Monifah most popular?
- Monifah peaked in 1996, reaching #2207 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Monifah with classmates?
- Monifah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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