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The baby name Bonita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /boˈnita/ (bo-NEE-tah),English: /boʊˈniːtə/ (boh-NEE-tuh).

Bonita is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: Spanish: /boˈnita/ (bo-NEE-tah),English: /boʊˈniːtə/ (boh-NEE-tuh)

What is the meaning of the name Bonita ?

The baby name Bonita is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Spanish: /boˈnita/ (bo-NEE-tah),English: /boʊˈniːtə/ (boh-NEE-tuh).

Bonita is Spanish in Origin.

Bonita derives from the Spanish adjective bonita, “pretty” or “beautiful,” the feminine form of bonito, ultimately from Latin bonus “good.” The word also exists in Portuguese with the same sense, though it is less common there as a given name. As a name, Bonita carries a warm, affectionate tone akin to “lovely” or “nice-looking.”

Usage in the United States rose in the 1930s–1960s, helped by exposure to Spanish and Mexican culture in the Southwest and by actress Bonita Granville. It remains familiar in Hispanic communities across the Americas and appears in the Philippines through Spanish influence. Variants and related forms include the anglicized Bonnie/Bonny (a cognate meaning “pretty”), diminutives such as Nita and Boni, and the rarer Bonetta/Boneta. Masculine counterpart Bonito is seldom used as a personal name. Bonita’s meaning and approachable sound give it a vintage yet sunny appeal.

Bonita has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Bonita

Bonita Granville Actor · Born 1923 · United States Bonita Granville was an American actress best known for her role as Nancy Drew in the 1930s film series. She also received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in the film 'These Three' in 1936. Granville later became a successful television producer.

Bonita – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2005 #1 — 763
BW 0 #19 1 960
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
TM Girls 0 #35 1 574
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
NA Girls 0 #171 54 7,146
SI Girls 0 #172 6 2,769
Sweden Girls 2011 #174 2 1,465
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
HU Girls 0 #222 4 3,308
AL Girls 0 #225 3 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
JP Girls 0 #249 3 6,592
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
MO Girls 0 #257 7 7,056
TW Girls 0 #266 11 8,139
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
HR Girls 0 #288 7 3,687
Canada Girls 2004 #291 6 2,526
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
KZ Girls 0 #329 4 5,862
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
CN Girls 0 #335 15 8,829
GH Girls 0 #335 3 6,973
HK 0 #336 13 8,483
QA Girls 0 #336 8 15,378
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
ZA 0 #371 77 14,421
PH Girls 0 #375 16 13,098
NL 0 #378 14 2,481
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #399 8 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
OM Girls 0 #416 9 15,987
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
ZA Girls 0 #445 1,187 25,928
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
RU Girls 0 #487 12 11,913
GT Girls 0 #495 11 7,500
KW Girls 0 #495 21 19,177
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
CR Girls 0 #516 17 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
AE Girls 0 #533 21 20,968
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
CM Girls 0 #556 5 11,671
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
HK Girls 0 #563 53 16,104
SG Girls 0 #571 16 18,916
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
BO Girls 0 #602 10 9,488
IN Girls 0 #607 25 13,121
AR Girls 0 #622 9 8,289
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
IL Girls 0 #638 8 11,648
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SY 0 #719 10 11,684
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
NG Girls 0 #758 29 15,093
NL Girls 0 #783 173 5,933
Germany Girls 0 #807 32 4,949
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #903 14 8,487
SA Girls 0 #907 29 25,931
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
EG Girls 0 #922 38 14,742
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
PE Girls 0 #934 10 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #969 15 5,561
MY Girls 0 #974 21 24,821
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
MA 0 #1,034 95 20,986
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,060 19 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,061 123 17,781
DZ 0 #1,079 98 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,143 36 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
TR 0 #1,247 8 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,411 36 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Bonita is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Ireland
AE
AL

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People also ask about Bonita

Bonita is predominantly a girl's name.
Bonita is a 3 syllable name, pronounced Spanish: /boˈnita/ (bo-NEE-tah),English: /boʊˈniːtə/ (boh-NEE-tuh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Bonito (masculine form), Bonnie (anglicized/nickname), Bonni and Nita (diminutive).
Across languages, Bonita has these equivalents: Bella (Italian/Spanish), Belle (French), Linda (Spanish/Portuguese), Jolie (French), Callista (Greek, 'most beautiful').
Yes, very popular — Bonita ranked #1 in Ireland in 2005, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Bonita ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2005).
Bonita's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #916 in 2014 to #903 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Bonita are in our database, including Bonita Granville (Actor).