Leona: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A lioness, brave and fierce with warmth.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #482
- Peak
- #69 in 1904
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Leona Means
Leona is a girl name of English origin. A lioness, brave and fierce with warmth.
How Popular Leona Is
Leona currently ranks #482 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 1904. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Leona
- Leona broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1904.
- Leona has been a top 100 name across 173+ years of American history.
- Leona is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Leona
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Sibling Names for Leona
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Questions About Leona
What does Leona mean?
Leona is a girl name of English origin. A lioness, brave and fierce with warmth.
How popular is Leona?
Leona currently ranks #482 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #69 in 1904. It has held steady.
Where does Leona come from?
Leona comes from English roots. Leona broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1904.
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