Benita: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Blessed and kind, she walks gently through the world.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #8969
- Peak
- #445 in 1961
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Benita Means
Benita is a girl name of Spanish origin. Blessed and kind, she walks gently through the world.
How Popular Benita Is
Benita currently ranks #8969 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #445 in 1961. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Benita
- Benita peaked at #445 in the U.S. in 1961.
- Benita is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Benita is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
Names Like Benita
Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Benita
Spanish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Benita.
Questions About Benita
What does Benita mean?
Benita is a girl name of Spanish origin. Blessed and kind, she walks gently through the world.
How popular is Benita?
Benita currently ranks #8969 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #445 in 1961. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Benita come from?
Benita comes from Spanish roots. Benita peaked at #445 in the U.S. in 1961.
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