NAME PROFILE
Monifa
Derived from the German word for 'Emperor' or 'Ruler'; it represents a person of natural authority, strategic brilliance, and a commanding presence that inspires others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 416 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1970 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1969 |
| Most recent | 1996 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 91%MI — 5%GA — 5%AK — 0%PA — 0%
Notable People
Kay Kyser (Popular bandleader and radio personality) · Milton Kyser (Founder of Kyser Musical Products) · Kyser Thompson (Collegiate athlete and public figure) · George Kyser (Distinguished landscape and historical artist) · James Kyser (Notable judicial figure and attorney)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KyKysie
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