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Monika

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Pronounced MOH-nee-kah /ˈmoʊ.ni.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: A German/Polish/Slavic form of Monica — variously linked to the Latin monere, 'to advise; to counsel', hence 'an advisor; a counsellor' (St. Monica); of uncertain older rootLow

In 30 seconds: An advisor; a counsellor: Monika is a form of Monica. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MOH-nee-kah').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA German/Polish/Slavic form of Monica — variously linked to the Latin monere, 'to advise; to counsel', hence 'an advisor; a counsellor' (St. Monica); of uncertain older root
U.S. rank (2025)#6478 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,808

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619422025

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

Monika is a German/Polish/Slavic form of Monica — variously linked to the Latin monere, 'to advise; to counsel', hence 'an advisor; a counsellor' (St. Monica); of uncertain older root. A lyrical, classic name (said 'MOH-nee-kah').

In the U.S. it appears in German, Polish and Slavic families. Rare, an-advisor at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Monica is variously linked to the Latin monere, 'to advise', hence 'an advisor; a counsellor' (St. Monica) — Monika is a German/Polish form, lyrical and classic (said 'MOH-nee-kah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Monika — form of Monica

Variations

MonicaMoniqueMonca

Nicknames

Moni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Monika mean?

Monika is a form of Monica — variously linked to Latin 'an advisor; a counsellor' (St. Monica); the older root is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Monika?

It's said MOH-nee-kah /ˈmoʊ.ni.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Monika a boy or girl name?

Monika is a girl's name.

How popular is Monika?

Monika is a rare name in the U.S.

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