girl's name
Leonilda
lay-oh-NEEL-dah (Italian)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 155
Leonilda is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 5 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.
- Leonilda is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1920, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Leonilda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Leonilda?
In 1964, Leonilda was given to 5 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.
Where Leonilda Is Used
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 Leonilda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leonilda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leonilda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leonilda
- Italian lay-oh-NEEL-dah
Sibling Names for Leonilda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leonilda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leonilda
How popular is the name Leonilda?
In 1964, Leonilda was given to 5 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 Leonilda a girl's or a boy's name?
Leonilda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leonilda?
Leonilda has 4 syllables.
When was Leonilda most popular?
Leonilda peaked in 1920, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.