Will my child share the name Bonita with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Bonita per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bonita in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Bonita becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bonita is declining: down 1,042 places since 2019, to #4,193 in 2024. It peaked at #983 in 1997.

Is Bonita a good choice for a distinctive name?

Bonita is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Bonita a popular baby name in the United States?

Bonita does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4193

Bonita

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Bonita is a distinctive choice, ranked #4193 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Bonita in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#4193

About the Name Bonita

Bonita has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1076 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #983 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Bonita is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Bonita in their class.