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Monique

♀ Girl

Pronounced muh-NEEK /mə.ˈnik/Medium

Meaning: To adviseMedium

In 30 seconds: Monique is the French form of Monica, meaning 'to advise'.
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Origin MediumFrench, English, Dutch
MeaningTo advise
U.S. rank (2025)#3370 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births46 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 78,781

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019092025

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

Monique is the French version of Monica, carrying the sense 'to advise'. The -ique ending gives it that unmistakably French polish, while relatives like Monika, Mona and the Estonian Moonika show the name's reach across Europe. Its long history through Monica gives it real depth.

The soft final syllable lends Monique an elegant, romantic feel. Bearers such as the actresses Monique van de Ven and Monique Coleman show it worn across different countries and decades.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Monique is 'to advise', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Monique — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

MonikaMònicaMonicaMonaMoonika

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Monique van de Ven (1952–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Monique Coleman (1980–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Monique…

Monica— The base name Monique refines, sharing the 'to advise' meaning.
Mona— A short relative of the same name in Monique's family.
Unique— shares the -ue ending
Mavie— lands in the same popularity range
Angelique— shares the -ue ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Monique mean?

Monique is usually explained as meaning 'to advise' and is most often linked with French tradition.

How do you pronounce Monique?

It's commonly said muh-NEEK /mə.ˈnik/.

Is Monique a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Monique is used as a girl name.

How popular is Monique?

In 2024, Monique ranked #2949 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.

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