About the name Benedicta
Benedicta is a girl name with Late Latin roots, meaning “blessed, well spoken of”. It is related to Benedict, which is where the meaning comes from.
It has a unique feel. Fewer than 5 US babies of either sex received it in 2025, so it's very rare right now. Its peak year since 1940 was 2016. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Benedicta were girls.
Etymology
A feminine form of Benedict, which comes from Late Latin, meaning “blessed, well spoken of”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Benedicta”, “Benedict”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- Not ranked
- In 2015
- Not ranked
- Babies in 2025
- Under 5
Popularity of Benedicta, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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