Monique

Monique: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “advisor”
Origin: French
Say it: moh-NEEK · 2 syllables
Used for: Girls

French feminine form of Monique, from Latin Monica. The original meaning of Monica is uncertain, but 'advisor' is a common traditional interpretation.

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How popular is Monique?

202416.8 per million US babies

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Babies named Monique in 202456

2024 rank#2,922 girls

Peak year1980

Total US babies since 188079,112

Monique is fading: recent use is about 41% of its level ten years before.

Names like Monique

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

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Eleanormeaning uncertain · French
Eloisehealthy; wide · French
Claireclear, bright · French
Nataliebirthday of the Lord · French
Madelineof Magdala · French
Carolinefree woman · French
Allisonnoble kind · French

Monique questions

What does the name Monique mean?

Monique means "advisor". It comes from French. French feminine form of Monique, from Latin Monica. The original meaning of Monica is uncertain, but 'advisor' is a common traditional interpretation.

Is Monique a boy or girl name?

Monique is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Monique?

56 US babies were named Monique in 2024. Its peak year was 1980.

How do you pronounce Monique?

Monique is usually pronounced moh-NEEK.

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.