The baby name Monesha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mo-NEH-sha (moʊˈnɛʃə),mo-NAY-sha (moʊˈneɪʃə).
Monesha is English in Origin.
The baby name Monesha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mo-NEH-sha (moʊˈnɛʃə),mo-NAY-sha (moʊˈneɪʃə).
Monesha is English in Origin.
Monesha is a modern feminine given name chiefly found in the United States. It most likely arises as a spelling variant of Monisha, itself a South Asian name related to Sanskrit Manisha meaning "intellect, wise thought," and also aligns with African-American name formation that blends familiar prefixes (Mon- from Monica/Monique) with the fashionable -esha ending (as in Aisha, Keisha). Because of these strands, Monesha is commonly interpreted to carry senses of "wisdom," "intelligent mind," or simply a stylish, melodic form rooted in contemporary English usage.
Usage expanded during the late 20th century, particularly in African-American communities, with modest peaks in the 1980s-1990s and rare use today. Documented variants include Moneisha, Moniesha, Moneshia, Monisha, and Monesha with an apostrophe (Mo'nesha). Related names are Manisha, Monica, Monique, and Keisha. Short forms and nicknames include Mona, Moni, and Nesha.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #377 | 10 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Girls | 2003 | #884 | 5 | 9,630 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,002 | 8 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Monesha is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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