Leona
Leona: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /liΛΛΙΚnΙ/ Β· /liΛoΚnΙ/
Meaning and origin of Leona
- A female given name from Latin, a feminine form of Leo through Leon.
Etymology
From Leon + -a.
How popular is Leona?
Since 1880, 113,330 girls and 294 boys in the U.S. have been named Leona (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #69 in 1904. Its highest rank for boys was #904 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #429 for girls, with 723 babies given the name.
Names similar to Leona
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Leona FAQ
What does the name Leona mean?
A female given name from Latin, a feminine form of Leo through Leon. From Leon + -a.
What is the origin of the name Leona?
Leona is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Leona?
Since 1880, 113,330 girls and 294 boys in the U.S. have been named Leona (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #69 in 1904. Its highest rank for boys was #904 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #429 for girls, with 723 babies given the name.
Is Leona a boy or girl name?
Leona is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 113,330 girls and 294 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.