Leonora is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Leonora means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Leonora across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Leonora has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Leonora is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “bright, shining light”. A short form of Eleonora, related to Eleanor.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 7,504 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 552 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 7 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 60 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Leonora per year, United States (1880 to 2025). United States peaked in 1924 (138/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2025 (71/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1975 (8/yr) · Scotland peaked in 1974 (4/yr).
Leonora is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 1924, when it ranked #1,154 nationally (given to 138 babies that year).
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