Monifa
Every Monifa since 1969 — 416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Monifa
Monifa is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1969, 416 American babies have been named Monifa. Its peak came in 1970, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Monifa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Monifa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1995 | 5 | #14,987 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,853 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,356 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,942 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,362 |
| 1970 | 34 | #2,295 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Monifa in 2025?
Monifa did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Monifa?
416 babies have been named Monifa in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Monifa most popular?
Monifa peaked in 1970, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Monifa a boy or girl name?
Monifa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Monifa rising or falling?
Monifa has been roughly stable over the past decade.