Bonita

Q: Is Bonita a boy or girl name?

Bonita is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #20776, and as a girl name it ranks #8080.

Q: How popular is the name Bonita?

Bonita is ranked #20776 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ b-ohn-EET-uh ]

Boy Name #20,776 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Bonita is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-ohn-EET-uh.

Parents who love the name Bonita often also consider Si, Dieter, Krik .

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Popularity Over Time

#20,776

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,776
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Bon Boy Bonie Boniie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Bonita is also used as a girl name, ranked #8080.

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Similar Names

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Dieter Boy Germanic Si Boy Chinese Ferrin Boy Celtic Flor Boy Latin flos/floris Krik Boy English Keary Boy Irish Gaelic Ciarraigh Deshane Boy Hebrew via Irish

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonita

Is Bonita a boy or girl name?

Bonita is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20776. As a girl name, it is ranked #8080. Bonita is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Bonita?

Bonita is pronounced b-ohn-EET-uh.

How popular is the name Bonita?

Bonita is currently ranked #20776 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Bonita?

Common nicknames for Bonita include Bon, Boy, Bonie, and Boniie.

Is Bonita a common or rare name?

Bonita is an uncommon name, ranked #20776 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bonita

Bonita is a boy name .

Is Bonita a boy or girl name? Bonita is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,776 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,080. Bonita is more commonly used as a girl name.

Bonita is currently ranked #20,776 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Bonita include Bon, Boy, Bonie, and Boniie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.