Leonora
Leonora: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛliΛ.ΙΛnΙΛΙΉΙ/ Β· /Λli.ΙΛnΙΙΉΙ/
Meaning and origin of Leonora
- A female given name from Italian.
Etymology
From the Italian short form of Eleonora, cognate to Eleanor.
How popular is Leonora?
Since 1880, 7,504 girls in the U.S. have been named Leonora. Its highest rank for girls was #314 in 1880. In 2025, 114 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Leonora
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Leonora
Sister and brother names that share Leonora's Italian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Leonora FAQ
What does the name Leonora mean?
A female given name from Italian. From the Italian short form of Eleonora, cognate to Eleanor.
What is the origin of the name Leonora?
Leonora is listed as a name of Italian origin.
How popular is the name Leonora?
Since 1880, 7,504 girls in the U.S. have been named Leonora. Its highest rank for girls was #314 in 1880. In 2025, 114 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Leonora a boy or girl name?
Leonora is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,504 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.