Monica

Pronunciation: [ m-AHN-ihk-uh ]

Boy Name #9,539 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Monica is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHN-ihk-uh.

Parents who love the name Monica often also consider Mollie, Molly, Mona .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,539
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Mon Moy Monie Moniie

Also a Girl Name

Monica is also used as a girl name, ranked #726.

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Similar Names

Mollie Molly Mona Monica Mozella Moses Morris Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monica

Is Monica a boy or girl name?

Monica is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9539. As a girl name, it is ranked #726. Monica is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Monica?

Monica is pronounced m-AHN-ihk-uh.

How popular is the name Monica?

Monica is currently ranked #9539 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Monica?

Common nicknames for Monica include Mon, Moy, Monie, and Moniie.

Is Monica a common or rare name?

Monica is an uncommon name, ranked #9539 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Monica

Monica is a boy name .

Is Monica a boy or girl name? Monica is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,539 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #726. Monica is more commonly used as a girl name.

Monica is currently ranked #9,539 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Monica include Mon, Moy, Monie, and Moniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.