Girl name · Latin
Leonie
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: a lionessLeonie is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "a lioness". It is used in German, Dutch and French.
- Meaning
- A lioness
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- LAY-o-nee (German)
Meaning and origin of Leonie
As a girl's name, Leonie comes from Latin and means "a lioness". It is used in German, Dutch and French. In French it is spelled Léonie.
In French, say lay-oh-NEE. In German, say LAY-o-nee. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Leonie on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Leonie on 3 lists.
“A lioness; Latin. Say lay-oh-NEE”
From French girl names, popular French girl names right now
“Lioness; Latin, from leo, lion. Say LAY-o-nee”
From German girl names, popular German girl names
“A lioness; Latin. Say LAY-oh-nee”
From Strong female names, brave and bold girl names
How popular is Leonie?
- US rank in 2025
- #2,291
- 80 babies, 50 per million girls
- Best rank
- #547 in 1886
- Most babies: 80 in 2025
- Babies since 1880
- At least 2,231
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 71 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 66 per million |
| 1900s | 47 per million |
| 1910s | 24 per million |
| 1920s | 14 per million |
| 1930s | 8 per million |
| 1940s | 5 per million |
| 1950s | 4 per million |
| 1960s | 4 per million |
| 1970s | 4 per million |
| 1980s | 4 per million |
| 1990s | 4 per million |
| 2000s | 9 per million |
| 2010s | 25 per million |
| 2020s | 39 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,724 | #2,918 | #2,858 | #2,718 | #2,646 | #3,024 | #3,015 | #3,124 | #2,449 | #2,291 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names spelled like Leonie
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- LeonaLioness (Greek, girl)
- LéontineLion (Greek, girl)
- LettieJoy, gladness (Latin, girl)
Middle names for Leonie
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
- AliceNobility, of noble kind (Germanic, girl)
- BriarThorny shrub (Old English, unisex)
- EsmeEsteemed, loved (Old French, girl)
- GemmaGem, precious stone (Latin, girl)
- GraceGrace, divine favor (Latin, girl)
- HopeThe virtue of hope (English, girl)
- PoppyPoppy flower (Old English, girl)
- RoseFragrant garden flower (Latin, girl)
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Leonie: common questions
What does the name Leonie mean?
Leonie comes from Latin and means "a lioness".
Is Leonie a boy or girl name?
Leonie is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Leonie come from?
Leonie comes from Latin and means "a lioness". Today it is used in German, Dutch and French.
How do you pronounce Leonie?
In French, say lay-oh-NEE. In German, say LAY-o-nee. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Leonie?
Leonie ranked #2,291 in the US in 2025, with 80 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What names are similar to Leonie?
Names spelled like Leonie include Leona, Léontine and Lettie.
What middle names go with Leonie?
Middle names that flow well with Leonie include Alice, Briar, Esme, Gemma and Grace. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.