Monica: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “meaning uncertain”
- Origin
- Unknown
- Say it
- MON-ih-kuh · 3 syllables
- Used for
- Girls
Ancient name borne by Saint Monica, mother of Augustine. Its origin is uncertain, often connected with North African or Latin traditions. The origin of this name is not settled among etymologists.
How popular is Monica?
Babies named Monica in 2024388
2024 rank#723 girls
Peak year1973
Total US babies since 1880251,883
Monica is fading: recent use is about 61% of its level ten years before.
Names like Monica
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
- Monikaadvisor · Latin
- Avauncertain; possibly bird or life · Unknown
- Mayauncertain; often illusion or water · Unknown
- Ailanyuncertain · Unknown
- Alanauncertain; often linked to little rock or handsome · Unknown
- Leiauncertain; often used as a form of Leah · Unknown
- Londonfrom London, place name · Unknown
- Nayeliuncertain; often said to mean I love you · Unknown
Monica questions
What does the name Monica mean?
Monica means "meaning uncertain". It comes from Unknown. Ancient name borne by Saint Monica, mother of Augustine. Its origin is uncertain, often connected with North African or Latin traditions.
Is Monica a boy or girl name?
Monica is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Monica?
388 US babies were named Monica in 2024. Its peak year was 1973.
How do you pronounce Monica?
Monica is usually pronounced MON-ih-kuh.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.