Monika
Girl name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Monika: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2016.
Monika is a spelling variant of Monica, a name of uncertain origin—possibly derived from the Latin *monere* meaning “to advise” or the Greek *monos* meaning “alone.” The name became widely known through Saint Monica, the devoted mother of Saint Augustine, whose patience and faith are legendary. More modern bearers include tennis star Monica Seles, whose nine Grand Slam titles made her a household name, and actress Monica Bellucci. The name also lives on in place names such as Santa Monica, California, named after the saint. This particular spelling with a “k” is common across much of Central and Eastern Europe, giving it a distinctly international feel while remaining familiar to English speakers.
Girl 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20164 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7653 babies
- Total births
- 19since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 7%vs prior 5y