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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Moni — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Money|Monica
Sanskrit◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Moni

◈

MOH-nee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#12999
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#12999
Popularity score: 4
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#12999 in 2024
5yr
+1604 ranks
Velocity
+1604
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11685 in 2021

Peak: #11685 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1604 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
Won't be common in class

Moni is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SanskritSouth AsianUnisex2-syllableMeaningfulModernGentleInternational
Character
clarity of thought
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Monis

visionarytechnicalcreativededicatedinfluential
STRONG
High confidence

Moni is a Sanskrit unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #12999 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1604 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Moni at a Glance
Meaning:Wise, intelligent, or illustrious. Used in South Asian cultures as a diminutive or standalone name meaning clarity of mind.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#12999 in 2024
5yr change:+1604 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #12999 · Boy #—
Notable bearers
Moni Roy
Indian film director and cinematographer
Moni Moshonov
Israeli actress and singer
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Moni · Overview
Summary

Moni is a Sanskrit unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #12999 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Moni scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1604 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Meaningful · Modern character
Moni carries a warm, gentle, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Moni is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
moni.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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