Monita is a name of Indian origin, derived from Sanskrit 'Man' meaning 'mind'. It gained prominence through the character Monita Roy from the popular novel "The Guide" by R.K. Narayan. The name has since been adopted worldwide and is often associated with intellect and wisdom. In different languages, it may have varying spellings such as Monitha or Monitaa, but its pronunciation remains consistent.
The name Monita experienced varying popularity over the years, with a significant surge in usage from the mid-1940s to the late 1980s, peaking in 1961 with an impressive 19 births that year alone. However, it appears that its usage has declined since then, with fewer than 10 births recorded each year after 1982. Overall, there were a total of 505 births named Monita between 1914 and 1992.