Monita
girl nameMonita entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2839 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2839
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3679 |
| 1920s | #4343 |
| 1930s | #3522 |
| 1940s | #3615 |
| 1950s | #4539 |
| 1960s | #3905 |
| 1970s | #5681 |
| 1980s | #7686 |
| 1990s | #12078 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Monita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Monita alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Monita in 2025?
- Monita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Monita most popular?
- Monita peaked in 1961, reaching #2839 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Monita with classmates?
- Monita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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