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Leonela

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Pronounced leh-oh-NEH-lah /lɛ.oʊˈnɛ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish feminine of Leonel/Lionel — from the Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a young lion; lion-like; bold'Low

In 30 seconds: A young lion; lion-like: Leonela is a feminine of Leonel. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'leh-oh-NEH-lah').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA Spanish feminine of Leonel/Lionel — from the Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a young lion; lion-like; bold'
U.S. rank (2025)#8137 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,057

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519802025

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

Leonela is a Spanish feminine of Leonel/Lionel — from the Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a young lion; lion-like; bold'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'leh-oh-NEH-lah'; nickname Leo).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-young-lion at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Leonel/Lionel comes from the Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a young lion; lion-like' — Leonela is a Spanish feminine, lyrical and classic (said 'leh-oh-NEH-lah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Leonela — feminine of Leonel

Variations

LeonellaLionelaLeona

Nicknames

Leo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leonela mean?

Leonela is a feminine of Leonel — Latin 'a young lion; lion-like'.

How do you pronounce Leonela?

It's said leh-oh-NEH-lah /lɛ.oʊˈnɛ.lɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Leonela a boy or girl name?

Leonela is a girl's name.

How popular is Leonela?

Leonela is a rare name in the U.S.

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