Holding steady.
Popularity of Vonita since 1923
Babies named Vonita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 101 |
| 1970s | 76 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vonita is a rare feminine name that saw its highest usage in the 1960s, peaking in 1963 when it was recorded 5 times. Its trajectory has been stable but very low, with fewer than 5 annual births in recent years. Though its exact origin is debated, it likely blends the Spanish 'Bonita' with a trendy suffix, or derives from the German 'von.' Unranked in U.S. popularity, Vonita remains a distinctive choice for those seeking an uncommon mid-century name.
Vonita is a modern American coinage that appears to derive from the Spanish name Bonita, meaning 'pretty,' combined with the fashionable suffix -ita. Alternatively, it may be a feminine elaboration of the German noble prefix 'von,' used in surnames to denote origin. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1920s and saw modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Voni, Nita, Vita
Sibling names for Vonita
Names that share Vonita's style, for a brother or sister.
