Bonita
Pronunciation: [ b-ohn-EET-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bonita first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 12 babies have been named Bonita in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bonita is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,776 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,776
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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, Boni, Boniy, Boniie, Boy, Boie, and Bonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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