NAME PROFILE
Onita
A variant of Juanita or Anita, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'Favor'. It describes a person who radiates kindness, elegance, and a gentle spirit that charms everyone they meet.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,162 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1925 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 1960 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Spanish, Hebrew, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 67%OK — 19%AR — 5%GA — 5%TN — 5%
Notable People
Onita Boone (Acclaimed Jazz and Gospel Vocalist) · Atsushi Onita (Iconic Professional Wrestler and Politician) · Onita Sanders (International Fashion Model and Film Actress) · Onita Estivill (Distinguished Academic and Research Librarian) · Onita King (Celebrated Visual Artist known for abstract expressionism)
Nicknames & Diminutives
NitaOniOnie
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