Leonia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Leonia is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'lioness,' and is derived from 'leo.' It evolved from Latin into modern usage, embodying traits of strength and bravery. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. It has seen usage since the late 19th century and is considered unique and elegant today.

The name Leonia is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leonia has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Leonia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1232nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1763rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3576th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7326th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15970th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 25965th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 26286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leonia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leonia"

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Pronunciation

/liˈoʊniə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Leonia is derived from the Latin word 'leo,' meaning 'lion.' It is often associated with strength and bravery.

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Meaning

lioness, brave, strong

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Language Evolution

Leo (Latin), Leonia (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Leonia has been used since the late 19th century and gained popularity in various cultures as a feminine form of Leo.

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Variants & Derivatives

Leonie, Leona, Lena

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Modern Popularity & Image

Leonia is perceived as a unique and elegant name, gaining some popularity in recent years as parents seek distinctive names for their children.

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Famous People

Leonia Horne (American singer and actress), Leonia P. Kovačević (Serbian poet)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leonia"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Leonia"

"Leonia" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1232nd of 9107 671
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1763rd of 9204 389
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3576th of 12526 215
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 7326th of 19264 90
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 15970th of 27321 34
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 25965th of 35406 18
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 26286th of 30306 10

Regional Popularity of "Leonia" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Leonia" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 48.18%
1140th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 95.76%
1490th/1556
53.38%
1256th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 76.97%
2196th/2853
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Leonia"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Leonia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.