Holding steady.
Popularity of Monita since 1914
Babies named Monita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Monita's real moment was 1982.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 123 |
| 1970s | 97 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Monita is a rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1914. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a modern coinage, possibly as a feminine form of Monico (a variant of Dominic) or as a respelling of Monica with the popular -ita suffix. The name reached its peak year in 1982, though it has never ranked in the top 1,000 and remains an uncommon choice. Its trajectory has been stable, and it has not been associated with any top states. With no well-known bearers, Monita offers parents a distinctive option that feels both familiar and unique, blending elements of classic names like Monica and Anita.
Monita is a modern coinage of uncertain origin. It may be a feminine form of Monico, itself a variant of Dominic, or a respelling of Monica influenced by names like Anita. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1914 and saw modest use, peaking in 1982. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, remaining a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Moni, Nita
Sibling names for Monita
Names that share Monita's style, for a brother or sister.
