Monica

Rank 743rd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Monica was 743rd most popular baby name for girls and 1,425th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 386 babies were named Monica in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 8,696 babies in the United States were named Monica. Today, the average age of someone named Monica is around 45 to 47 years old.

The name "Monica" is not common today.

Nicknames for Monica include Moni and Mona.

Monica Meaning & Origin

Monica is a classic feminine name of Latin origin which means 'advisor' or 'counsel', implying wisdom, supportiveness and strong leadership qualities.

The name Monica is described as friendly, ambitious and resourceful.

Pronunciation

Monica is pronounced mo-nee-ca in English. The name Monica has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Monica

The name Monica was introduced to England by the Normans, but it did not become common in the English-speaking world until the 19th century.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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