Monia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMOH-nee-uh / /ˈmoʊ.ni.ə/Italian; Hebrew
Meaning
Italian: advisor; Hebrew: myrrh
Historical & Cultural Background
Monia is often considered a diminutive or variant of the name Monica, which has roots in Latin and is associated with Saint Monica, the mother of Saint Augustine. In Hebrew contexts, Monia can be linked to the name Moriah, which has biblical significance. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy and among Hebrew-speaking communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Monika
- Monique
International Variants
- Monique (French)
- Monika (German)
- Mónica (Spanish)
Famous people named Monia
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Fictional characters named Monia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Monia was first seen in the United States in 1920. Monia has ranked as high as #1138 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Monia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Monia
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |