Monika
A less common spelling of Monica, used since the twentieth century.
Every Monika since 1942 — 9,810 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Monika
Monika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,478 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 9,810 American babies have been named Monika. Its peak came in 1990, when 257 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Monika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Monika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,478 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,288 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,102 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,867 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,357 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,238 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,740 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,315 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,608 |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,505 |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,421 |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,307 |
| 2013 | 57 | #2,964 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,629 |
| 2011 | 63 | #2,789 |
| 2010 | 71 | #2,579 |
| 2009 | 79 | #2,441 |
| 2008 | 99 | #2,070 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1,935 |
| 2006 | 117 | #1,785 |
| 2005 | 107 | #1,830 |
| 2004 | 116 | #1,678 |
| 2003 | 99 | #1,869 |
| 2002 | 123 | #1,544 |
| 2001 | 130 | #1,456 |
| 2000 | 151 | #1,286 |
| 1995 | 238 | #827 |
| 1990 | 257 | #785 |
| 1985 | 172 | #922 |
| 1980 | 213 | #775 |
| 1975 | 161 | #838 |
| 1970 | 153 | #873 |
| 1965 | 126 | #897 |
| 1960 | 102 | #1,066 |
| 1955 | 35 | #1,791 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,215 |
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Famous people named Monika
- Monika Maron Writer · b. 1941
- Monika Zehrt Athlete · b. 1952
- Monika Kuszyńska Singer · b. 1980
- Monika Soćko Chess player · b. 1978
- Monika Pyrek Athlete · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Monika mean?
A less common spelling of Monica, used since the twentieth century.
How popular is the name Monika in 2025?
Monika ranked #6,478 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Monika?
9,810 babies have been named Monika in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Monika most popular?
Monika peaked in 1990, when 257 newborns received the name.
Is Monika a boy or girl name?
Monika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Monika rising or falling?
Monika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Monika?
Well-known people named Monika include Monika Maron (writer), Monika Zehrt (athlete), Monika Kuszyńska (singer).