GirlLatin origin2 syllables
Leonie
Meaning: “lion”
About the name Leonie
Leonie is a girl name with Latin roots, meaning “lion”.
It has a unique, nature feel. In 2025, Leonie ranked #2291 for girls in the US, with 80 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2025. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Leonie were girls.
Etymology
From Latin, meaning “lion”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Leonie”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #2291
- In 2015
- #3815
- Babies in 2025
- 80
Popularity of Leonie, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Names similar to Leonie
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.