Leonela
Meaninglittle lion · Spanish form of Leonel
- US rank
- #7,885
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,710 in 1985
13 babies were named Leonela in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,205 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Leonela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 123,457 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Leonela, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leonela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeonela first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1985, when it ranked #1,710. Today it's #7,885, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLeonela was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 44,248 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 123,457.
- TrendLeonela has climbed 3,205 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,885. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningLeonela is a Spanish form of Leonel, which means “little lion”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Leonela
Leonela is a girl name of English and French origin meaning “little lion”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Leonela for girls from 1980 to 2025, in 43 of those 46 years. Its best year was 1985, when it ranked #1,710 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,885, with 13 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 | 63,898 girls |
| 1990s | 16 | 63,171 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 64,392 girls |
| 2010s | 7.7 | 130,548 girls |
| 2020s | 8.2 | 121,704 girls |
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- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
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Questions about the name Leonela
What does the name Leonela mean?
Leonela means “little lion” in Spanish, as a form of Leonel.
What is the origin of the name Leonela?
Leonela has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Leonela a boy or girl name?
Leonela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Leonela?
Leonela ranked #7,885 for US girls in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1985 (#1,710).