Monisha

Q: What is the origin of Monisha?

Monisha is of Indian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Monisha?

According to the latest SSA data, Monisha is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Monisha a girl name?

Monisha is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Lord of the Mind"

Used in South Asia and diaspora contexts, commonly glossed from Sanskritic elements as lord of the mind.

Themes:sanskritindianmeaningfulfeminine

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Popularity History of Monisha

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Monisha did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Monisha Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Monisha.

10 ideas

Monie

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Moni

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mony

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moni

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mie

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isha

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shay

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Baby Name Lists That Include Monisha

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Monisha mean?

Monisha means "Lord of the Mind". Used in South Asia and diaspora contexts, commonly glossed from Sanskritic elements as lord of the mind.

What is the origin of Monisha?

Monisha is of Indian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Monisha?

According to the latest SSA data, Monisha is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Monisha a girl name?

Monisha is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Monisha?

Popular nicknames for Monisha include Monie, Moni, mony, moni, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Monisha?

There are many names similar to Monisha in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginIndian

Syllables3

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Avyan Aahan Ashok Arihaan Ankith

Sisters

Anvi Aashi Anagha Ashna Ajee

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