boy's name
Leonta
lee-ON-tuh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 25
Leonta is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2005 it was given to 7 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.
- Peaked in 2005, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1992.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Leonta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 13 |
How Popular Is Leonta?
In 2005, Leonta was given to 7 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 Leonta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leonta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leonta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leonta
- English lee-ON-tuh
Sibling Names for Leonta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leonta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leonta
How popular is the name Leonta?
In 2005, Leonta was given to 7 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 Leonta a girl's or a boy's name?
Leonta is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Leonta?
Leonta has 3 syllables.
When was Leonta most popular?
Leonta peaked in 2005, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.