Monika

Monika is a girl's name of Greek origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. Its exact origin is debated among name scholars. In 2024 it was given to 13 girls in the United States.

Monika at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/

About the name Monika

Monika belongs to the Greek tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Monika first appears in Social Security records in 1942. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #707 in 1978, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 9,790 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Monika in US records

First recorded (US)
1942
Best US rank
#707 in 1978
Peak year
1990
Babies named Monika in 2024
13
Total since 1880
9,790

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Monika mean?

The meaning of Monika is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Greek origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Monika a boy or girl name?

Monika is a girl name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Monika?

Monika comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Monika?

Monika first appears in US records in 1942. Its best-ever ranking was #707 in 1978, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Monika?

Monika is pronounced /ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ (IPA).

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