Girl · #15,404 in 2026

Monik

Name: Popularity of the name Monik in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Monik, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,404

Peak Rank

#5,544 (1980)

Total Babies

142

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

2008

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#5544

Peak Rank

142

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Monik

Monik first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 12 Moniks were born — ranking #5,544 that year. As of 2026, Monik ranks #15,404 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 142 Moniks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Monik most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

Romania
42%
Slovenia
40%
Poland
7%
CM
6%
Czech Republic
5%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Monik

Phonetically similar names — useful when Monik is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Monic
Manic
Manik
Minnick
Minic
Nonic
Manak
Minac
Monica
Mimic
Monique
Moniker

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Monik

What does the name Monik mean?

Monik is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Monik in 2026?

In 2026, Monik ranks #15,404 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Monik most popular?

Monik reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #5,544 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Monik most popular?

Monik has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Monik.

Is Monik a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Monik is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Monik?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Monik include Sarajean, Shere, Landy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Monik

Monik is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 142 births in the dataset. Monik's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #5,544. Use the chart and map above to compare Monik's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.