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Benita has its roots in Latin, meaning 'blessed', and is a feminine variant of Benedict. The name has evolved from its Latin origins through Spanish and Italian influences. It carries connotations of grace and kindness, and it does not have biblical significance. The name gained popularity primarily in the 20th century in specific cultural contexts, and it remains a respected choice today, often associated with strong and positive traits.

The name Benita is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Benita has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Benita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 961st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 736th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 541st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 713th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1765th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5481st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8012th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Benita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.