Monisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmoh-NEE-shah / məˈniːʃəSanskrit; Hindi
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'intelligent'; Hindi: 'one who is wise'
Historical & Cultural Background
Monisha is a name of Indian origin, commonly used in Hindu culture. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'manas', meaning 'mind' or 'intellect'. The name is often associated with qualities of wisdom and intelligence. Monisha is popular in various regions of India and among Indian communities worldwide.
Trend Summary
The name Monisha has seen moderate popularity in the US, particularly within Indian communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Manisha
- Monisha
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Monisha was first seen in the United States in 1961. Monisha has ranked as high as #1030 nationally, which occurred in 1983, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Monisha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Monisha (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 19 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 31 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 86 |
| 1984 | 56 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 47 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 52 |
| 1989 | 59 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1991 | 58 |
| 1992 | 51 |
| 1993 | 49 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1995 | 51 |
| 1996 | 60 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |