Holding steady.
Popularity of Monifah since 1996
Babies named Monifah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 124 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Monifah is a rare modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996. It peaked that same year and has since seen almost no usage, fitting a stable trajectory. The name is likely inspired by Monica or Monique with the addition of a fashionable -fah suffix. Monifah has never ranked in the top 1000 and is given to fewer than a handful of girls annually. Its top states are unknown due to its extreme rarity. The name exemplifies the trend of creating unique, scripted-sounding names in the 1990s.
Monifah is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in the late 20th century. It is likely formed from the name Monique or Monica combined with the trendy suffix -fah, echoing similar invented names like Jamefah or Shalifah. The name has never been widely used and is considered a rare, idiosyncratic creation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Moni, Nifa
Sibling names for Monifah
Names that share Monifah's style, for a brother or sister.
