NAME PROFILE
Leonia
A diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek 'margaritēs' meaning 'pearl'. This name carries an aura of natural beauty and inner strength, suggesting a person who is both resourceful and kind-hearted.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,567 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1952 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MS — 76%AR — 7%GA — 7%LA — 7%VA — 3%
Notable People
Gretel Bergmann (High jumper and champion athlete) · Gretel Ehrlich (Acclaimed travel writer and author of The Solace of Open Spaces) · Gretel Killeen (Television host and comedic author) · Gretel Scarlett (Award-winning musical theater performer in Grease) · Gretel Valdés (Notable television and film actress in Lo imperdonable)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GretaGertyGretieElle
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