Boy · #8,814 in 2026

Monish

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

Current Rank

#8,814

Peak Rank

#6,903 (2006)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2016

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#6903

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Monish

Monish first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 11 Monishs were born — ranking #6,903 that year. As of 2026, Monish ranks #8,814 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 68 Monishs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Monish

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

Manish
Mannish
Minish
Monash
Moonish
Manage
Menage
Maness
Monett
Moniz
Monnet
Maish

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Monish

What does the name Monish mean?

Monish is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Monish in 2026?

In 2026, Monish ranks #8,814 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Monish most popular?

Monish reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #6,903 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Monish a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Monish?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Monish include Masaki, Julias, Seon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Monish

Monish is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 68 births in the dataset. Monish's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #6,903. Use the chart and map above to compare Monish'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.