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Leoni

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Pronounced lay-OH-nee /leɪˈoʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: An Italian/German form of Leona — from the Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a lioness; lion-like; brave'Low

In 30 seconds: A lioness; lion-like: Leoni is a form of Leona. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'lay-OH-nee').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningAn Italian/German form of Leona — from the Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a lioness; lion-like; brave'

U.S. rank (2025)#7006 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 282

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

Leoni is an Italian/German form of Leona — from the Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a lioness; lion-like; brave'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'lay-OH-nee'; nickname Leo).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and German families. Rare, a-lioness at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Leona comes from the Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a lioness; lion-like' — Leoni is an Italian/German form, lyrical and classic (said 'lay-OH-nee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Leoni — form of Leona

Variations

LeonaLeonieLeonia

Nicknames

Leo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leoni mean?

Leoni is a form of Leona — Latin 'a lioness; lion-like'.

How do you pronounce Leoni?

It's said lay-OH-nee /leɪˈoʊ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leoni a boy or girl name?

Leoni is a girl's name.

How popular is Leoni?

Leoni is a very rare name in the U.S.