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Moneka

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Pronounced moh-NEE-kah /moʊˈniː.kə/Medium

Meaning: Moneka is a phonetic variant of Monica, a name of uncertain but likely Latin origin, often linked to monere, 'to advise, warn,' and famously borne by Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine.Low

In 30 seconds: Moneka is a variant of Monica, possibly from the Latin for 'to advise.' It stayed rare in the United States, peaking around 1980 (said moh-NEE-kah).

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MeaningMoneka is a phonetic variant of Monica, a name of uncertain but likely Latin origin, often linked to monere, 'to advise, warn,' and famously borne by Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine.

U.S. rank (2001)#14767 ↘ Falling

2001 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Moneka is a phonetic respelling of Monica, whose own root is debated but often tied to the Latin monere, 'to advise, warn.' The name carries Saint Monica's association with steadfast devotion.

It was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1980, and it disappeared from records by the early 2000s. A girl named Moneka at its peak would be about forty-six today.

Did you know? Moneka echoes Monica, the name of Saint Augustine's devoted mother, Saint Monica, whose own name's exact origin scholars still debate.

Overall data confidence 45%

SSA baby name data — peak count ~18, peak year 1980

Variations

MonicaMonikaMonieka

Nicknames

MonaNikki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moneka mean?

It is a variant of Monica, whose own origin is debated but often linked to the Latin monere, 'to advise, warn.'

How do you pronounce Moneka?

It is said moh-NEE-kah /moʊˈniː.kə/, three syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Moneka a boy or girl name?

Moneka is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Moneka?

It has always been a rare choice in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak around 1980.