Monisha
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Monisha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 1,254 babies have been named Monisha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Monisha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,730 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,730
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Monisha
Monisha is a girl name .
Monisha is currently ranked #35,730 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Monisha include Mon, Moni, Moniy, Moniie, Sha, Shay, Shaie, Moy, Moie, and Monkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Monisha include Monica, Monique . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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