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Bonita

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Pronounced boh-NEE-tah /boʊˈni.tə/Medium

Meaning: From Spanish bonita, 'pretty; beautiful; lovely' (from Latin bonus, 'good')Low

In 30 seconds: Pretty; beautiful: Bonita is Spanish. Lyrical, warm, and sweet (said 'boh-NEE-tah').

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningFrom Spanish bonita, 'pretty; beautiful; lovely' (from Latin bonus, 'good')

U.S. rank (2024)#7633 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1950

Total births (all-time)≈ 37,830

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Bonita comes from Spanish bonita, 'pretty; beautiful; lovely' (from Latin bonus, 'good'). A lyrical, warm name (said 'boh-NEE-tah'; nickname Bonnie).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name. Rare today, pretty-and-beautiful at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Bonita means 'pretty; beautiful; lovely' in Spanish (from Latin bonus, 'good') — a lyrical, warm name (said 'boh-NEE-tah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Bonita — Spanish etymology

Variations

BonnieBonnyBonefacia

Nicknames

Bonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bonita mean?

Bonita is Spanish for 'pretty; beautiful; lovely' (from Latin bonus, 'good').

How do you pronounce Bonita?

It's said boh-NEE-tah /boʊˈni.tə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bonita a boy or girl name?

Bonita is a girl's name.

How popular is Bonita?

Bonita is a rare name in the U.S. today.