Onika

♀ Girl

Pronounced oh-NEE-kah /oˈni.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Monica/Onica — from the Latin, variously 'an advisor; to advise' (and possibly linked to the Greek monos, 'alone'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An advisor: Onika forms Monica. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'oh-NEE-kah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowLatin, American

MeaningA form of Monica/Onica — from the Latin, variously 'an advisor; to advise' (and possibly linked to the Greek monos, 'alone'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9311 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 691

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

Onika is a form of Monica/Onica — from the Latin, variously 'an advisor; to advise' (and possibly linked to the Greek monos, 'alone'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'oh-NEE-kah').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, an-advisor at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Onika is a form of Monica/Onica — variously 'an advisor' — a lyrical, modern name (borne by the rapper Onika 'Nicki Minaj' Maraj; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'oh-NEE-kah').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Onika — routes layered

Variations

OnicaMonicaOnikah

Nicknames

Oni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Onika mean?

Onika is a form of Monica/Onica — variously 'an advisor; to advise'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Onika?

It's said oh-NEE-kah /oˈni.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Onika a boy or girl name?

Onika is a girl's name.

How popular is Onika?

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