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Benita

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Pronounced buh-NEE-tuh /bəˈniː.tə/Medium

Meaning: Benita is the Spanish feminine of Benito (from Latin Benedictus), meaning 'blessed.' A traditional, faith-tinged name across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gentle, blessed name: Benita is the Spanish feminine of Benito/Benedict, 'blessed' (said 'buh-NEE-tuh').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin
MeaningBenita is the Spanish feminine of Benito (from Latin Benedictus), meaning 'blessed.' A traditional, faith-tinged name across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
U.S. rank (2025)#8953 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 13,669

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196118892025

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

Benita comes from Latin Benedictus by way of Spanish Benito, meaning 'blessed.' It carries a long devotional history and remains familiar across Iberian and Latin American families. A soft, traditional name (said 'buh-NEE-tuh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely today, a vintage Spanish classic. Rare, blessed, and gentle.

Did you know? Benita is the Spanish feminine of Benito, from Latin Benedictus — 'blessed.' It's a warm, traditional name across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world (said 'buh-NEE-tuh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Benita — Spanish feminine of Benito, from Latin Benedictus 'blessed'

Variations

BenedettaBenediktaBenicia

Nicknames

BennieNita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benita mean?

Benita means 'blessed' — the Spanish feminine of Benito, from Latin Benedictus.

How do you pronounce Benita?

It's said buh-NEE-tuh /bəˈniː.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Benita a boy or girl name?

Benita is used as a girl's name; Benito is the masculine form.

How popular is Benita?

Benita is rare for girls in the U.S. today.

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