Monika

Latin

"advisor"

Monika Origin and Meaning

The name Monika is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin.

Monika is a feminine name primarily of Latin origin, being a variant spelling of Monica. The name derives from the Latin 'moneo' meaning 'to advise' or 'to remind.' Monika is particularly popular in Central and Eastern European countries, including Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, and Hungary, where this spelling is preferred over the more Anglicized 'Monica.' The name gained international recognition through Saint Monica, the persistent and prayerful mother of Saint Augustine. Monika has a melodic quality with its soft consonants and balanced syllables. While the 'Monica' spelling peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1970s, the 'Monika' variant maintains steady usage particularly in European countries and among families honoring their European heritage.

Monika Rank in US Top 1000

# 930 in the US

Popularity of the name Monika

• 100 Poland 2020
• 98 Estonia 2024

Famous People Named Monika

• Monika Schnarre Canadian model and actress
• Monika "Jac" Jagaciak Polish model
• Monika Maria Brodka Polish singer
• Monika Zofia Szwaja Polish writer
• Monika Absolonová Czech singer and actress
• Monika Gruber German singer and actress
• Monika Kruse German DJ

The name Monika in Pop Culture

• Monika Morris character in "The Sims 3" computer game
• Monika character in "Doki Doki Literature Club" computer game
• Monika a Woodcutter in the "Fantasy Life" 3DS game
• "Hej Monika " song by the Swedish musical group; Nic and the Family