Benita
- Pronunciation
- [Be-ni-ta]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Blessed
- Origin
- Spanish
Benita Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 13,658 baby girls have been named Benita. The name peaked in 1961 with 480 US births that year (rank #445). In 2024, ranked #11229 nationally — 10,784 places below its 1961 peak.
Top States for Benita
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Benita births are: Texas (2,130), California (921), Illinois (696).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Benita
If you like Benita's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
6-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Benita's exact length and starting letter: Badawi, Baduna, Baghel, Bahira, Bahiti.
Quick Facts About Benita
Variant Forms
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Compare Benita to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Benita against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).