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Bonita

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 Ferrin, Dieter, Deshane .

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Popularity Over Time

#20,776
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

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

Nicknames

Bon Boy Bonie Boniie

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

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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.

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