Juanita

Meaning of Juanita

Juanita means "God is gracious." It's a diminutive (smaller, cuter version) of the name Juana.

Juanita has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Juanita

After ranking as high as #835 in 2000, Juanita has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Juanita

• Juanita Moore
  Actress, Imitation of Life
• Juanita Bynum
  American gospel singer
• Juanita Vanoy
  Michael Jordan's ex-wife
• Juanita Broaddrick
  Accuser of Bill Clinton
• Juanita Millender-McDonald
  U.S. Congresswoman

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Questions about the name Juanita

What does the name Juanita mean?

Juanita means juanita means "god is gracious." it's a diminutive (smaller, cuter version) of the name juana, and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Juanita a boy's or a girl's name?

Juanita is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Juanita?

Juanita did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Juanita most popular?

Juanita peaked at #835 in 2000.