Monifah Name Popularity and Statistics
Monifah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Monifah?
Monifah is spelled M-O-N-I-F-A-H. The name has 7 letters.
Monifah Popularity in 2001
Rank#15,352
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 2,198 places to #15,352 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2000.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Monifah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1996 through 2001. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Girls | 5 | #15,352 |
| 2000 | Girls | 6 | #13,154 |
| 1999 | Girls | 18 | #5,661 |
| 1998 | Girls | 17 | #5,799 |
| 1997 | Girls | 28 | #3,897 |
| 1996 | Girls | 61 | #2,207 |
When Was Monifah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1996 · Girls
61 recorded births
National rank #2,207
1997 · Girls
28 recorded births
National rank #3,897
1999 · Girls
18 recorded births
National rank #5,661
1998 · Girls
17 recorded births
National rank #5,799
Where Monifah Ranked Highest in 1997
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,532 | 7 |