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Bonita

Bonita: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

How popular is Bonita?

11U.S. babies in 2025
#181peak rank (1950)
37,854babies since 1880

Since 1880, 37,842 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Bonita (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #181 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #3541 in 1955. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,528 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Bonita FAQ

How popular is the name Bonita?

Since 1880, 37,842 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Bonita (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #181 in 1950. Its highest rank for boys was #3541 in 1955. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Bonita a boy or girl name?

Bonita is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 37,842 girls and 12 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).