girl's name
Leoma
lee-OH-muh (English)
- Origin British English
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,196
Leoma is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1967 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Leoma is a name of British English origin.
- Peaked in 1920, when 43 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1892.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Leoma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 36 |
| 1900s | 109 |
| 1910s | 269 |
| 1920s | 352 |
| 1930s | 215 |
| 1940s | 125 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Leoma?
In 1967, Leoma was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Leoma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leoma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leoma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leoma
- English lee-OH-muh
Sibling Names for Leoma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leoma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leoma
How popular is the name Leoma?
In 1967, Leoma was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Leoma a girl's or a boy's name?
Leoma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leoma?
Leoma has 3 syllables.
When was Leoma most popular?
Leoma peaked in 1920, when 43 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.