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Leonis

♂ Boy

Pronounced lee-OH-nis /liˈoʊ.nɪs/Medium

Meaning: A modern elaboration of Leo/Leon — from Latin leo and Greek leon, 'a lion' (leonis is the Latin genitive, 'of the lion'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Of the lion; lion-like: Leonis elaborates Leo/Leon — 'of the lion'. Crisp, strong, and warm (said 'lee-OH-nis').
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Origin LowLatin, Greek
MeaningA modern elaboration of Leo/Leon — from Latin leo and Greek leon, 'a lion' (leonis is the Latin genitive, 'of the lion'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6659 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192024

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

Leonis is a modern elaboration of Leo/Leon — from Latin leo and Greek leon, 'a lion' (leonis is the Latin genitive, 'of the lion'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, strong name (said 'lee-OH-nis'; nickname Leo).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, of-the-lion at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Leo and Leon mean 'a lion' (Latin leo, Greek leon) — Leonis is a modern elaboration (leonis is the Latin genitive, 'of the lion') — a crisp, strong name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'lee-OH-nis').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Leon — routes layered

Variations

LeonLeonidasLeonis

Nicknames

Leo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leonis mean?

Leonis elaborates Leo/Leon — Latin/Greek 'of the lion; lion-like'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Leonis?

It's said lee-OH-nis /liˈoʊ.nɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leonis a boy or girl name?

Leonis is a boy's name.

How popular is Leonis?

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

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