Bonita

Bonita is a girl's name of Spanish 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 14 girls in the United States.

Bonita at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bonita

Bonita belongs to the Spanish 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.

In the United States, Bonita first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #181 in 1950, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 37,830 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bonita in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#181 in 1950
Peak year
1950
Babies named Bonita in 2024
14
Total since 1880
37,830

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bonita mean?

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

Is Bonita a boy or girl name?

Bonita is a girl name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bonita?

Bonita comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Bonita?

Bonita first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #181 in 1950, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

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