Modern American creation, likely a blend of Monica and Aisha.
Moneisha is a modern rhythmic name that emerged in the late 20th century within African American communities. It is likely a creative elaboration of the name Monica, meaning 'advisor', combined with the popular suffix -isha, or a blend with the Arabic name Aisha, meaning 'alive'.
Less common today
Moneisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,556 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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