Buena
Pronunciation: [ b-OON-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Buena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 51 babies have been named Buena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Buena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,326 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,326
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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"fierce in battle"
#71,302 in US
Arabic al-wira origin
"the white, noble one"
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Anglo-Saxon origin
"midsummer, summer solstice"
#71,369 in US
Roman origin
"of the Claudian family"
#71,522 in US
Old English scelf (ledge) + leah (clearing) origin
"meadow on a ledge"
#71,356 in US
Spanish/Latin influenced American English origin
"washed, cleansed; or variant of Lavinia"
#71,433 in US
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About the Name Buena
Buena is a girl name .
Buena is currently ranked #71,326 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Buena include Bue, Buy, and Bueie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis