Monisha
girl nameMonisha entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #1379 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#1379
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5654 |
| 1970s | #3705 |
| 1980s | #2434 |
| 1990s | #3016 |
| 2000s | #9696 |
| 2010s | #15458 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Monisha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Monisha alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Monisha in 2025?
- Monisha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Monisha most popular?
- Monisha peaked in 1983, reaching #1379 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Monisha with classmates?
- Monisha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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