Holding steady.
Popularity of Leonilda since 1909
Babies named Leonilda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Leonilda's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 47 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leonilda is a rare Italian and Spanish name with a powerful meaning rooted in Germanic tradition. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1909, the same year it reached its peak usage, though it never entered the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has always been uncommon, with no recorded births in many recent years. The name combines 'leon' (lion) and 'hild' (battle), evoking strength and courage. While it may appeal to families seeking an distinctive name with historical depth, its rarity means it is unlikely to be familiar outside Italian or Spanish communities.
Leonilda is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic elements 'leon' (lion) and 'hild' (battle), meaning 'lion strength' or 'battle lioness'. It is a cognate of the more common name Leonilda in Italian and Spanish, and has been used in Italy and Spain since the Middle Ages, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leo, Nilda, Lily
Variants: Leonilde, Lionilda
Sibling names for Leonilda
Names that share Leonilda's style, for a brother or sister.
