NAME PROFILE
Monita
Derived from the Latin word 'hilaris' meaning 'cheerful' or 'joyful,' and sometimes associated with the Old English elements for 'alder tree.' This name reflects a person with a luminous spirit and a playful heart, known for bringing a sense of lightness and harmony to every room they enter.
Key Stats
| Total births | 505 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1950 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1950 |
| Most recent | 1986 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 50%LA — 50%AK — 0%PA — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
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Nicknames & Diminutives
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