#4882024 rank
1918peak year
112,600babies named Leona since 1880
▲ +1%5-year trend
Leona popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Leona mean?
Feminine of Leo, from Latin leo 'lion'. Popular around 1900, it receded for decades and has lately returned as a grandma-style revival.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Leona
Same era, same vibe — if you like Leona, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Leonas
- Leona Lewis, singer
Spellings & variants
LeonieLea
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