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Leocadia

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Pronounced lay-oh-KAH-dee-uh /ˌleɪ.oʊˈkɑː.di.ə/Medium

Meaning: Leocadia is a Spanish and Portuguese name honoring Saint Leocadia of Toledo, an early Christian martyr; its Greek roots are usually connected to leukos, 'white, bright, clear'.Low

In 30 seconds: Leocadia is an ornate Spanish saint's name, likely rooted in the Greek for 'bright, clear' (said 'lay-oh-KAH-dee-uh').

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Origin MediumSpanish, Greek

MeaningLeocadia is a Spanish and Portuguese name honoring Saint Leocadia of Toledo, an early Christian martyr; its Greek roots are usually connected to leukos, 'white, bright, clear'.

U.S. rank (2021)#12939 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 685

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Leocadia is a Spanish name carried by families honoring Saint Leocadia of Toledo, a martyr of the early fourth century. Scholars generally trace its Greek roots to leukos, 'white' or 'bright', giving a sense of clarity and light.

In American records it appears chiefly among Spanish- and Portuguese-heritage families and was never common, peaking in the early nineteen-twenties and remaining a rare, devout choice; it is far more familiar in the Spanish-speaking world.

Did you know? Leocadia honors Saint Leocadia of Toledo, one of Spain's patron saints; in the U.S. it arrived with Hispanic families and stayed rare, cresting around 1921 at only a few dozen girls a year.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Leocadia — Spanish name; Saint Leocadia of Toledo; Greek rootsReferences — Saint Leocadia — early Christian martyr, patron of Toledo

Variations

LeocadioLocadia

Nicknames

LeoCadi

Famous Bearers

★Leocadia (died c. 304)
Saint Leocadia of Toledo, an early Christian martyr and a patron saint of the Spanish city of Toledo.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leocadia mean?

Leocadia is a Spanish name from Saint Leocadia, with Greek roots usually read as 'bright, clear'.

How do you pronounce Leocadia?

It's said lay-oh-KAH-dee-uh /ˌleɪ.oʊˈkɑː.di.ə/ — five syllables, stress on the third.

Is Leocadia a boy or girl name?

Leocadia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Leocadia?

Leocadia is rare in the U.S. but a long-established name in the Spanish-speaking world.