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Monica is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Meaning unknown, most likely of Berber or Phoenician origin. In the 4th century this name was borne by a North African saint, the mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo, whom she converted to Christianity." It ranked #737 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, meaning unknown, most likely of Berber or Phoenician origin. In the 4th century this name was borne by a North African saint, the mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo, whom she converted to Christianity. The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, Romanian, Swedish and others.
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Popularity
Monica ranked #737 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #737 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Monica mean?
Monica means "to advise", according to Behind the Name.
Is Monica a popular name?
Monica ranked #737 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Monica a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Monica appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Monica — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
