The name Buena is of Spanish origin and it means "good" in English. It is derived from the Spanish word "bueno," which is an adjective used to describe something or someone as good, pleasant, or kind.
Buena has been popular as a given name for females throughout history, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. Its usage can be traced back to medieval Spain, where it was often bestowed upon children as a way of wishing them a happy and fortunate life.
Interestingly, Buena is also associated with the concept of "buenaventura," which means "good fortune" or "good luck." This connection may have contributed to its popularity among parents who hoped to bring their daughters good fortune in life.
Today, Buena remains a popular choice for girls' names in many Spanish-speaking communities around the world. It is often used as a standalone name but can also be found as part of longer compound names such as "Buenaventura" or "Buenvenida.
Between the years 1882 and 1959, there were a total of 987 babies named Buena born in the United States. The number of births varied from year to year, with some years seeing as many as 34 births (in 1917) while others saw only 5 births (in 1950 and 1952). There were several years where no babies named Buena were born at all. The most popular years for the name Buena appear to be around World War I, with a peak in births occurring between 1914 and 1923. After that time, the number of births steadily decreased until it reached its lowest point in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Despite this decline, there were still a significant number of babies named Buena born during these years, indicating that the name maintained some level of popularity throughout the entire period.