Monique

Monique is a girl's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 56 girls in the United States.

Monique at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/moʊ̯ˈnik/
Also spelled
Monica

About the name Monique

Monique belongs to the French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Monica.

In the United States, Monique first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #93 in 1980, and in 2024 56 babies received the name — 78,735 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Monique in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#93 in 1980
Peak year
1980
Babies named Monique in 2024
56
Total since 1880
78,735

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Monique mean?

The meaning of Monique is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Monique a boy or girl name?

Monique is a girl name. In 2024, 56 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Monique?

Monique comes from the French tradition. It is also spelled Monica.

How popular is the name Monique?

Monique first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #93 in 1980, and 56 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Monique?

Monique is pronounced /moʊ̯ˈnik/ (IPA).

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