Monique
Monique is a girls' name of French origin meaning “advisor, counselor.” Monique is the French form of Monica, possibly from the Latin 'monere' (to advise) or the Greek 'monos' (alone).
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how do you pronounce Monique?
moh-NEEK
where does the name Monique come from?
The French form of Monica, whose root is not firmly established.
Saint Monica was the devoted mother of Saint Augustine. The name has a chic French polish that became popular in American English during the 1970s-80s, projecting sophistication and confidence.
how popular is this name?
Monique has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 54 years since 1955. It peaked at #93 in 1980, and ranked #922 in 2008.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2008 | #922 |
| 2007 | #773 |
| 2006 | #656 |
| 2005 | #556 |
| 2004 | #462 |
| 2003 | #457 |
| 2002 | #410 |
| 2001 | #371 |
| 2000 | #343 |
| 1999 | #296 |
| 1990 | #133 |
| 1980 | #93 |
| 1970 | #160 |
| 1960 | #380 |
| 1955 | #929 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Monique fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Monique
Monique has had some popularity in the United States since about 1955 and is more common among French speakers in Quebec than in the rest of Canada.
who are famous people named Monique?
- Mo'Nique (American actress and comedian, Academy Award winner for Precious)
- Monique Coleman (American actress, High School Musical)
what are the nicknames and variants of Monique?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Monique?
what names go well with Monique?
Sibling names that share Monique's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Monique
What does the name Monique mean?
Monique means “advisor, counselor”.
What is the origin of the name Monique?
Monique comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Monica.
How popular is the name Monique?
Monique ranked #922 in the US in 2008, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1980, at #93, and it has spent 54 years in the top 1,000 since 1955.
Is Monique a boy or girl name?
Monique is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Monique?
Monique is pronounced moh-NEEK, with 2 syllables.
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