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Monaco

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Pronounced MON-ah-koh /ˈmɑn.ə.ko/Medium

Meaning: From Monaco, the small principality on the French Riviera; from the Greek monoikos, 'single dwelling; a solitary/monk's place'; a place-name; routes layered; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A principality on the Riviera: Monaco is a place-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'MON-ah-koh'). We note the place.
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Origin LowItalian, Greek
MeaningFrom Monaco, the small principality on the French Riviera; from the Greek monoikos, 'single dwelling; a solitary/monk's place'; a place-name; routes layered; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#8196 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 33

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520222025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Monaco comes from Monaco, the small principality on the French Riviera; from the Greek monoikos, 'single dwelling; a solitary/monk's place'; a place-name (routes layered, which we note the place). A lyrical, modern name (said 'MON-ah-koh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a glamorous place-name. Rare, a-principality at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Monaco is the glamorous principality on the French Riviera — its name from the Greek monoikos, 'single dwelling' — a lyrical, evocative place-name (we note the place; said 'MON-ah-koh').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Monaco — place-name; routes layered

Variations

Monaca

Nicknames

Mona

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Monaco mean?

Monaco is a place-name — the Riviera principality, from the Greek monoikos ('single dwelling'). We note the place.

How do you pronounce Monaco?

It's said MON-ah-koh /ˈmɑn.ə.ko/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Monaco a boy or girl name?

Monaco is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Monaco?

Monaco is a very rare name in the U.S.

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