Holding steady.
Popularity of Monia since 1920
Babies named Monia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Monia is a rare Italian feminine name that saw its peak popularity in the United States in 1987, when it ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name has not appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 list since then, and its trajectory has remained stable at low usage levels. Although its exact meaning is uncertain, Monia likely originated as a short form or variant of names like Monica or Mona, and it carries a melodic, Italian sound. Parents drawn to simple, vowel-ending names may find Monia an appealing choice.
Monia is generally considered an Italian short form or feminine variant of names containing the element 'mono-', such as Monico. It may also be a derivative of Mona, which has multiple possible origins including Irish (meaning 'noble') or Greek (meaning 'alone'). The name saw modest use in Italy during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s.
“Monia” around the world
Where Monia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Moni, Mona
Sibling names for Monia
Names that share Monia's style, for a brother or sister.
