The baby name Moonie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmuːni/ (MOON-ee).
Moonie is English in Origin.
The baby name Moonie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmuːni/ (MOON-ee).
Moonie is English in Origin.
Moonie is a modern English diminutive built on moon (Old English mona, Proto-Germanic meno), evoking the bright night sky, tides, and cycles; by extension it suggests intuition, change, and quiet radiance. It also overlaps with the Irish surname/given name Mooney (Ó Maonaigh), from maonach “wealthy, noble,” so Moonie can function as a playful pet-form of Mooney as well as a standalone word name.
Use as a given name remains rare but has appeared intermittently since the 20th century in English-speaking countries, with broader acceptance in the 2000s for both genders. Variants and related forms include Moon, Moony, Mooney, and thematic counterparts Luna, Selene/Selena, Chandra, Yue, and Tsuki. Nicknames include Moon and Moo. Note that Moonie has pop-culture associations (e.g., fans of Sailor Moon) and an older religious nickname sense, which some families consider when choosing it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #289 | 5 | 6,876 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 7 | 25,931 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Moonie is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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