Girl

Bonita

buh-NEE-tuh

Rare & Uncommon ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“Spanish origin meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful,' from Latin 'bonitus.' A cheerful name reflecting Latin beauty aesthetics and warmth.”

Popularity Over Time

Bonita US popularity rank over timeRank 12488 in 2017 to rank 181 in 1950. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#181#6335#124881900192019401960198020002024

Bonita is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

LatinSpanish

Syllables

3

Nicknames

BonnyBonNita

Style

RomanticSoftVintagePlayful

Famous Bearers

  • Bonita Granville
  • Bonita Friedericy

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Vintage Revival →

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Bella

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Bianca

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Rosalie

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Delilah

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Sibling Name Ideas

Rosalind

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Marigold

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Flora

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Beatrix

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Spanish and English-speaking cultures

People Also Ask

Spanish origin meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful,' from Latin 'bonitus.' A cheerful name reflecting Latin beauty aesthetics and warmth.

Bonita is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Bonita include Bonny, Bon, Nita.

Names that pair beautifully with Bonita include Rosalind, Marigold, Flora, Beatrix.