US Popularity Rank: 11696

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious

Jonita is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. It derives from the boy’s name Yochanan, anglicized as John, meaning “God is gracious.” This ancient name has countless variants, both male and female, including Joan, Johanna, Johannes, Jean, Jeanne, Jon, Seán and more. Jonita adds a sweet touch with the Spanish diminutive “-ita,” meaning “little.”