Benita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbeh-NEE-tah / bɛˈniːtəSpanish; Latin
Meaning
Spanish: blessed; Latin: good
Historical & Cultural Background
Benita is a feminine form of the name Benito, which is derived from the Latin word 'benedictus,' meaning 'blessed.' The name has been used in various Spanish-speaking cultures, often associated with religious connotations. It has gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States among Hispanic communities.
Trend Summary
Benita has seen a modest presence in the U.S. baby name charts, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Benitah
- Beni
International Variants
- Benita (Spanish)
- Benita (Italian)
- Benita (Portuguese)
Famous people named Benita
Benita Ferrero-Waldner was an Austrian politician and diplomat who served as the European Commissioner for External Relations.
Benita Roa is a recognized Mexican artist known for her contemporary paintings.
Fictional characters named Benita
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Benita was first seen in the United States in 1889. Benita has ranked as high as #724 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Benita has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Benita (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1911 | 30 |
| 1912 | 30 |
| 1913 | 26 |
| 1914 | 40 |
| 1915 | 49 |
| 1916 | 45 |
| 1917 | 50 |
| 1918 | 69 |
| 1919 | 64 |
| 1920 | 57 |
| 1921 | 50 |
| 1922 | 51 |
| 1923 | 64 |
| 1924 | 81 |
| 1925 | 56 |
| 1926 | 82 |
| 1927 | 68 |
| 1928 | 71 |
| 1929 | 88 |
| 1930 | 78 |
| 1931 | 97 |
| 1932 | 79 |
| 1933 | 132 |
| 1934 | 123 |
| 1935 | 124 |
| 1936 | 134 |
| 1937 | 112 |
| 1938 | 92 |
| 1939 | 98 |
| 1940 | 79 |
| 1941 | 96 |
| 1942 | 84 |
| 1943 | 88 |
| 1944 | 86 |
| 1945 | 88 |
| 1946 | 122 |
| 1947 | 127 |
| 1948 | 163 |
| 1949 | 184 |
| 1950 | 190 |
| 1951 | 255 |
| 1952 | 243 |
| 1953 | 250 |
| 1954 | 297 |
| 1955 | 315 |
| 1956 | 283 |
| 1957 | 317 |
| 1958 | 345 |
| 1959 | 394 |
| 1960 | 475 |
| 1961 | 480 |
| 1962 | 449 |
| 1963 | 399 |
| 1964 | 371 |
| 1965 | 377 |
| 1966 | 311 |
| 1967 | 302 |
| 1968 | 278 |
| 1969 | 278 |
| 1970 | 286 |
| 1971 | 219 |
| 1972 | 209 |
| 1973 | 172 |
| 1974 | 156 |
| 1975 | 161 |
| 1976 | 136 |
| 1977 | 158 |
| 1978 | 136 |
| 1979 | 138 |
| 1980 | 126 |
| 1981 | 127 |
| 1982 | 126 |
| 1983 | 98 |
| 1984 | 89 |
| 1985 | 93 |
| 1986 | 71 |
| 1987 | 75 |
| 1988 | 60 |
| 1989 | 84 |
| 1990 | 62 |
| 1991 | 66 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 46 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 27 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 8 |