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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Leonela — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Leonel|Leonell
LatinGirl↓ Fading

Leonela

lay-oh-NEL-uh · 4 syllables

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Girl
#8193
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#8193
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#6298 in 2023
5yr change
-1895 ranks
Birth frequency
3.6 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8193 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Leonela

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8193

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1895 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
17 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootSpanish OriginFeminineDiminutive4-syllableRegalClassicLion symbolismRareInternational appeal
Character
gentle strength
STRONG
High confidence

Leonela is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8193 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1895 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8193 · very rare
Leonela at a Glance
Meaning:Feminine diminutive of León, derived from Latin 'leo' meaning lion. Represents strength and nobility with a softer, more delicate form.
Language root:Latin · Spanish diminutive
Peak rank:#6298 in 2023
5yr change:-1895 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
IsabellaArabellaValentinaCamila◈Marcela
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Leonela
DiegoSofiaMarcoLuciaElenaAdrian◈RosaMateo
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Leonela · Overview
Summary

Leonela is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8193 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Romantic · Regal · Classic character
Leonela carries a warm, gentle, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1895 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
leonela.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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