A 1960s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Moni since 1953
Babies named Moni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 20 | 0 |
| 1960s | 26 | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 7 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 11 | 0 |
| 2020s | 24 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Moni is a rare American name, first recorded in 1953. It saw its highest usage in 1965, though never common. In 2025, the name ranked 14,942 with a 1-in-321,453 rate of occurrence. Since 2015, its trajectory has been rising, suggesting modest renewed interest. The name has no recorded top states, likely due to its rarity.
Moni is likely a modern English diminutive or variant, possibly derived from Monica or as a pet form of Molly. It emerged as an independent given name in the mid-20th century, first recorded in U.S. data in 1953, and has seen occasional use since, with a slight revival in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Moni
Names that share Moni's style, for a brother or sister.
