Girl · #13,520 in 2026

Moneka

Name: Popularity of the name Moneka in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Moneka, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,520

Peak Rank

#4,150 (1980)

Total Babies

266

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2001

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#4150

Peak Rank

266

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Moneka

Moneka first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 18 Monekas were born — ranking #4,150 that year. As of 2026, Moneka ranks #13,520 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 266 Monekas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Moneka

Phonetically similar names — useful when Moneka is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Monica
Monika
Manaka
Monaco
Manica
Manuka
Muneca
Mancha
Manteca
Monaca
Moniker
Monocle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Moneka

What does the name Moneka mean?

Moneka is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Moneka in 2026?

In 2026, Moneka ranks #13,520 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Moneka most popular?

Moneka reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #4,150 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Moneka a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Moneka is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Moneka?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Moneka include Renalda, Angell, Jennel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Moneka

Moneka is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 266 births in the dataset. Moneka's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #4,150. Use the chart and map above to compare Moneka's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.