Leomia
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "lioness" or "brave as a lion".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Leomia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Leomia today is around 94 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Leomia births was 1925 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Leomia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Leomia is about 94 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Leomias were born before 1942.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Leomia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1925
10 babies that year
Average age
94
years old
1941 SSA rank
#3,144
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Leomia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Leomia from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 60 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Leomia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Leomia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Leomia
The name Leomia has its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is a feminine name derived from the Greek words "leon" meaning lion and "mia" meaning one or a single lioness. The name was likely used to describe a strong, courageous woman who possessed the qualities of a lioness.
In ancient Greek mythology, the lion was a symbol of strength, power, and royalty. The name Leomia may have been associated with characters or deities who embodied these traits. However, there are no specific references to the name in extant ancient Greek texts or historical records.
The earliest recorded use of the name Leomia can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire in the 6th century CE. Leomia was the name of a Byzantine noblewoman who lived during the reign of Emperor Justinian I (527-565 CE). Beyond this, little is known about her life and significance.
In the Middle Ages, the name Leomia appeared sporadically in various European regions, particularly in areas influenced by Greek culture or with connections to the Byzantine Empire. One notable figure was Leomia of Savoy (1122-1175 CE), a French noblewoman and the wife of Humbert III, Count of Savoy.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained some popularity among the Italian nobility. Leomia Borgia (1480-1519 CE) was an Italian noblewoman and a member of the infamous Borgia family. She was the daughter of Rodrigo Borgia, who later became Pope Alexander VI.
In more recent history, Leomia was the name of an American painter and illustrator, Leomia Judah (1892-1975 CE), known for her portraits and illustrations in children's books.
Another notable figure was Leomia Goodloe (1920-2011 CE), an American civil rights activist and educator who fought against segregation in the southern United States during the mid-20th century.
While the name Leomia has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and time periods, each with their own unique stories and contributions.
People
Leomia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Leomia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Leomia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Leomia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Leomia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Leomia a common name?
We classify Leomia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 115 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Leomia most popular?
The single biggest year for Leomia was 1925, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Leomia is about 94 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Leomia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Leomia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Leomia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Leomia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Leomia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Leomia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Leomia?
See how many people share the name Leomia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.