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Beata

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Pronounced bay-AH-tuh /beɪˈɑː.tə/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin beata, 'blessed; happy' — the feminine of beatus, the word behind 'beatitude.' Long used as a Christian name, it is a well-loved classic in Poland, Sweden and Germany.Medium

In 30 seconds: A blessing in a word: Beata is Latin for 'blessed; happy' (said 'bay-AH-tuh'). A warm classic in Poland and Scandinavia.
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Origin MediumLatin, Polish
MeaningFrom the Latin beata, 'blessed; happy' — the feminine of beatus, the word behind 'beatitude.' Long used as a Christian name, it is a well-loved classic in Poland, Sweden and Germany.
U.S. rank (2024)#13682 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 956

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618932024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Beata comes straight from the Latin beata, 'blessed; happy,' feminine of beatus. Carried by saints and by centuries of Christian naming, it became a staple in Poland, Sweden and Germany, and reads gracefully in English too (said 'bay-AH-tuh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in families with Polish or Nordic roots. Rare here, classic there.

Did you know? Beata is the Latin for 'blessed' — the same root as 'beatitude' — and has been a favorite in Poland and Sweden for generations (said 'bay-AH-tuh').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Beata — Latin beata 'blessed'; Polish/Scandinavian classic

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Beata mean?

Beata means 'blessed; happy' — from the Latin beata, feminine of beatus.

How do you pronounce Beata?

It's said bay-AH-tuh /beɪˈɑː.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Beata a boy or girl name?

Beata is a girl's name.

How popular is Beata?

Beata is rare in the U.S. and a familiar classic in Poland and Scandinavia.

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