Leona Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
Home ยป Baby Names ยป Leona Name Meaning

Fact: In 2021, for each 3006 baby girls born, there was one named Leona.

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A Deep Dive

Leona Overview

Meaning

Lioness

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

It evolved from the masculine โ€œLeonโ€ to the feminine โ€œLeonaโ€ in Latin. Over time, variations like โ€œLeonieโ€ in French and โ€œLeontineโ€ in German emerged.

Pronunciation

/liหˆoสŠ.nษ™/

Popularity

The name Leona is popular in various countries, including the USA, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland. In the USA, Leona ranked #517 for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Classic, Nature-inspired, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Strong, graceful, resilient, elegant

Name Day

November 10th
A Deep Dive

Leona Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Leonora, Leonella, Leonore, Lรฉonne, Lenore, Leana, Leondra, Leontina, Leoncia, Leone

Common Nicknames

Leo, Lee, Ona, Lรฉonie, Nona, Lele, Lulu, Lenny, Lia, Nay-Nay, Lonnie, Lelee

Diminutives

Leonie, Lea, Leni, Ona

Famous People

  • Leona Lewis
    (British singer)
  • Leona Kate Vaughan
    (Welsh actress)
  • Leona Paraminski
    (Croatian actress)
  • Leona Cavalli
    (Brazilian actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Leona Heidern
    ("The King of Fighters," Video Game Series)
  • Leona Lansing
    ("The Newsroom," TV Series)
  • Leona
    ("League of Legends," Video Game)
  • Leona Stevenson
    ("Sorry, Wrong Number," Film)
  • Leona Stoney
    ("Blackstone," TV Series)

Places

  • Leona Vicario Town
    (Quintana Roo, Mexico)
  • Leona Valley
    (California, USA)
  • Leona City
    (Texas, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Leona?

Leona means โ€œlionessโ€ and reflects qualities of strength and courage. People named Leona often exhibit a strong personality, exuding confidence and leadership qualities.

What Is the Origin of The Name Leona?

Leona is of Latin origin, originating from the word โ€œleo,โ€ which means โ€œlion.โ€

Leona Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Leona in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5142021#5312022#5172023
Top 3 Rankings#691904#691905#721906

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Leona

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023517
(+14 from 2022)
583
(-1 from 2022)
0.03333
2022531
(-17 from 2021)
584
(-16 from 2021)
0.03257
2021514
(-31 from 2020)
600
(-33 from 2020)
0.03349
2020483
(+27 from 2019)
633
(+17 from 2019)
0.03581
2019510
(-2 from 2018)
616
(+5 from 2018)
0.03357
2018508
(+39 from 2017)
611
(+46 from 2017)
0.03286
2017547
(+48 from 2016)
565
(+58 from 2016)
0.02991
2016595
(+84 from 2015)
507
(+88 from 2015)
0.02619
2015679
(+59 from 2014)
419
(+40 from 2014)
0.02148
2014738
(-8 from 2013)
379
(+5 from 2013)
0.01937
2013730
(+180 from 2012)
374
(+87 from 2012)
0.01940
2012910
(+8 from 2011)
287
(+4 from 2011)
0.01480
2011918
(+70 from 2010)
283
(+27 from 2010)
0.01461
2010988
(-19 from 2009)
256
(-18 from 2009)
0.01306
2009969
(+128 from 2008)
274
(+37 from 2008)
0.01353
20081097
(+420 from 2007)
237
(+85 from 2007)
0.01138
20071517
(+12 from 2006)
152
(+9 from 2006)
0.00718
20061529
(-29 from 2005)
143
(+4 from 2005)
0.00684
20051500
(-2 from 2004)
139
(+5 from 2004)
0.00685
20041498
(+303 from 2003)
134
(+30 from 2003)
0.00664
20031801
(-69 from 2002)
104
(-1 from 2002)
0.00518
20021732
(+190 from 2001)
105
(+15 from 2001)
0.00532
20011922
(-290 from 2000)
90
(-18 from 2000)
0.00454
20001632
(+138 from 1999)
108
(+18 from 1999)
0.00541
19991770
(+98 from 1998)
90
(+8 from 1998)
0.00462
19981868
(-283 from 1997)
82
(-19 from 1997)
0.00423
19971585
(+84 from 1996)
101
(+10 from 1996)
0.00529
19961669
(-29 from 1995)
91
(+1 from 1995)
0.00475
19951640
(+265 from 1994)
90
(+16 from 1994)
0.00468
19941905
(-226 from 1993)
74
(-15 from 1993)
0.00380
19931679
(-131 from 1992)
89
(-11 from 1992)
0.00451
19921548
(-141 from 1991)
100
(-14 from 1991)
0.00499
19911407
(+85 from 1990)
114
(+10 from 1990)
0.00561
19901492
(-336 from 1989)
104
(-38 from 1989)
0.00506
19891156
(+158 from 1988)
142
(+32 from 1988)
0.00713
19881314
(-142 from 1987)
110
(-15 from 1987)
0.00572
19871172
(-50 from 1986)
125
(-4 from 1986)
0.00667
19861122
(-45 from 1985)
129
(-6 from 1985)
0.00699
19851077
(+42 from 1984)
135
(+12 from 1984)
0.00731
19841119
(-39 from 1983)
123
(-5 from 1983)
0.00682
19831080
(-61 from 1982)
128
(-16 from 1982)
0.00715
19821019
(-54 from 1981)
144
(-8 from 1981)
0.00794
1981965
(-63 from 1980)
152
(-15 from 1980)
0.00850
1980902
(-48 from 1979)
167
(-15 from 1979)
0.00938
1979854
(-43 from 1978)
182
(-2 from 1978)
0.01056
1978811
(+51 from 1977)
184
(+14 from 1977)
0.01119
1977862
(-1 from 1976)
170
(+12 from 1976)
0.01033
1976861
(-113 from 1975)
158
(-33 from 1975)
0.01005
1975748
(+1 from 1974)
191
(+2 from 1974)
0.01224
1974749
(-70 from 1973)
189
(-31 from 1973)
0.01207
1973679
(-18 from 1972)
220
(-7 from 1972)
0.01416
1972661
(+37 from 1971)
227
(+9 from 1971)
0.01408
1971698
(-89 from 1970)
218
(-67 from 1970)
0.01244
1970609
(-13 from 1969)
285
(+8 from 1969)
0.01556
1969596
(-17 from 1968)
277
(+2 from 1968)
0.01571
1968579
(-39 from 1967)
275
(-28 from 1967)
0.01608
1967540
(-10 from 1966)
303
(-14 from 1966)
0.01765
1966530
(-22 from 1965)
317
(-32 from 1965)
0.01805
1965508
(-28 from 1964)
349
(-55 from 1964)
0.01910
1964480
(-31 from 1963)
404
(-58 from 1963)
0.02064
1963449
(+22 from 1962)
462
(+43 from 1962)
0.02324
1962471
No change from 1961
419
(-9 from 1961)
0.02067
1961471
(-16 from 1960)
428
(-33 from 1960)
0.02061
1960455
(-16 from 1959)
461
(-21 from 1959)
0.02217
1959439
(-38 from 1958)
482
(-48 from 1958)
0.02319
1958401
(+17 from 1957)
530
(+33 from 1957)
0.02566
1957418
(-24 from 1956)
497
(-24 from 1956)
0.02369
1956394
(-6 from 1955)
521
(+13 from 1955)
0.02530
1955388
(-24 from 1954)
508
(-60 from 1954)
0.02534
1954364
(-20 from 1953)
568
(-15 from 1953)
0.02853
1953344
(-7 from 1952)
583
(-19 from 1952)
0.03021
1952337
(-35 from 1951)
602
(-67 from 1951)
0.03165
1951302
(-4 from 1950)
669
(-12 from 1950)
0.03622
1950298
(-15 from 1949)
681
(-57 from 1949)
0.03873
1949283
(-7 from 1948)
738
(-37 from 1948)
0.04204
1948276
(-8 from 1947)
775
(-40 from 1947)
0.04447
1947268
(-23 from 1946)
815
(-4 from 1946)
0.04483
1946245
(-18 from 1945)
819
(-24 from 1945)
0.05078
1945227
(-6 from 1944)
843
(-52 from 1944)
0.06262
1944221
(-22 from 1943)
895
(-166 from 1943)
0.06549
1943199
(-5 from 1942)
1061
(+6 from 1942)
0.07392
1942194
(-5 from 1941)
1055
(+57 from 1941)
0.07587
1941189
(-6 from 1940)
998
(-30 from 1940)
0.08010
1940183
(-6 from 1939)
1028
(-47 from 1939)
0.08702
1939177
(-4 from 1938)
1075
(-89 from 1938)
0.09479
1938173
No change from 1937
1164
(-9 from 1937)
0.10198
1937173
(-12 from 1936)
1173
(-62 from 1936)
0.10646
1936161
(-6 from 1935)
1235
(-73 from 1935)
0.11461
1935155
(-16 from 1934)
1308
(-164 from 1934)
0.12036
1934139
No change from 1933
1472
(+11 from 1933)
0.13600
1933139
(-5 from 1932)
1461
(-209 from 1932)
0.13967
1932134
(-1 from 1931)
1670
(-73 from 1931)
0.15095
1931133
(-3 from 1930)
1743
(-129 from 1930)
0.15792
1930130
(-8 from 1929)
1872
(-148 from 1929)
0.16049
1929122
No change from 1928
2020
(-65 from 1928)
0.17451
1928122
(-1 from 1927)
2085
(-158 from 1927)
0.17440
1927121
(-9 from 1926)
2243
(-186 from 1926)
0.18141
1926112
(-4 from 1925)
2429
(-86 from 1925)
0.19745
1925108
(-5 from 1924)
2515
(-279 from 1924)
0.19912
1924103
(-3 from 1923)
2794
(+50 from 1923)
0.21564
1923100
(+1 from 1922)
2744
(-81 from 1922)
0.21909
1922101
(-9 from 1921)
2825
(-385 from 1921)
0.22644
192192
(-3 from 1920)
3210
(+44 from 1920)
0.25084
192089
(+1 from 1919)
3166
(+133 from 1919)
0.25449
191990
(-11 from 1918)
3033
(-302 from 1918)
0.25821
191879
(+1 from 1917)
3335
(+220 from 1917)
0.27737
191780
(-5 from 1916)
3115
(+29 from 1916)
0.27721
191675
(-1 from 1915)
3086
(+114 from 1915)
0.28424
191574
(+5 from 1914)
2972
(+798 from 1914)
0.29027
191479
(-5 from 1913)
2174
(+263 from 1913)
0.27290
191374
(+2 from 1912)
1911
(+261 from 1912)
0.29179
191276
No change from 1911
1650
(+321 from 1911)
0.28123
191176
(+3 from 1910)
1329
(+109 from 1910)
0.30080
191079
(-7 from 1909)
1220
(+53 from 1909)
0.29080
190972
(+1 from 1908)
1167
(+49 from 1908)
0.31704
190873
(-1 from 1907)
1118
(+12 from 1907)
0.31535
190772
No change from 1906
1106
(+89 from 1906)
0.32777
190672
(-3 from 1905)
1017
(-65 from 1905)
0.32447
190569
No change from 1904
1082
(+84 from 1904)
0.34919
190469
(+7 from 1903)
998
(+117 from 1903)
0.34127
190376
No change from 1902
881
(+6 from 1902)
0.31668
190276
(+2 from 1901)
875
(+96 from 1901)
0.31213
190178
(+7 from 1900)
779
(-46 from 1900)
0.30642
190085
(-1 from 1899)
825
(+160 from 1899)
0.25965
189984
(+6 from 1898)
665
No change from 1898
0.26870
189890
(-2 from 1897)
665
(+46 from 1897)
0.24257
189788
(+6 from 1896)
619
(+63 from 1896)
0.24932
189694
(+8 from 1895)
556
(+36 from 1895)
0.22064
1895102
(+2 from 1894)
520
(+49 from 1894)
0.21044
1894104
(-2 from 1893)
471
(+8 from 1893)
0.19960
1893102
(+2 from 1892)
463
(+23 from 1892)
0.20557
1892104
(+9 from 1891)
440
(+88 from 1891)
0.19563
1891113
(+7 from 1890)
352
(+20 from 1890)
0.17907
1890120
(-11 from 1889)
332
(-16 from 1889)
0.16463
1889109
(+9 from 1888)
348
(+37 from 1888)
0.18391
1888118
(+12 from 1887)
311
(+103 from 1887)
0.16416
1887130
(-5 from 1886)
208
(-19 from 1886)
0.13383
1886125
(-10 from 1885)
227
(-4 from 1885)
0.14766
1885115
(+6 from 1884)
231
(+21 from 1884)
0.16274
1884121
(-2 from 1883)
210
(+32 from 1883)
0.15263
1883119
(+5 from 1882)
178
(+15 from 1882)
0.14826
1882124
(-3 from 1881)
163
(+25 from 1881)
0.14089
1881121
(-2 from 1880)
138
(+1 from 1880)
0.13960
1880119
First SSA data recorded
137
First SSA data recorded
0.14036

American States Popularity Rankings for Leona

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4232021#3832022#2952023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4862021#6182022#5232023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#7742021#4832022#4592023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3832021#3762022#3562023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3752021#3742022#6252023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8252021#6862022#8192023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4452021#5152022#5482023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2232021#3042022#3172023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3622021#10272022#5382023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2612021#2912022#2512023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#9732015#9442016#9202023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6742021#3152022#4072023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3262021#3292022#4662023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3402021#4642022#4702023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6392020#6362021#4722023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5082021#6342022#3662023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4552018#6922021#6202023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5442021#7042022#6152023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4762019#4622020#3342023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3601973#3682014#3552018

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6612021#5022022#11142023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3082021#3452022#2482023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6762021#5512022#7352023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4992021#5202022#4462023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#7202021#6762022#6272023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#7282021#5722022#12782023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6301978#7712019#4972020

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5592021#5382022#5832023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5452021#3482022#4632023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4211968#4331975#6072011

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1691951#1551952#2531955

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5071964#5241967#5291988

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7472021#5322022#7752023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2371950#2341953#1972019

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2832021#4412022#4912023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4362020#5262021#4522022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2651956#2361966#2412019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2111962#1812016#2232019

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3092019#3492022#1852023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6612021#11592022#6682023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6312020#7892021#4662023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3561989#4742011#3702020

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2771985#2612013#2552016

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2292017#1962018#1662020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1411951#1591954#872018

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1521944#1571948#2142017

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1021939#1131944#1001945

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2541953#3101954#3461960

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4852021#5632022#5422023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#951937#921938#1261946

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1071966#1761989#1532023

Popularity Rankings for Leona in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Croatia

Croatia flagCroatia#242021#262022#302023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#852022#972023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1272020#1242021#1082022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1432020#1762021#1702022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1961904#1961905#2001915

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2122021#2332022#2632023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2492021#2302022#2392023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3212021#4562022#2792023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3132018#4242019#2982021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2981969#3441970#3331971

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6782020#6642021#3792022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4962018#3922022#4582023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4062019#4852021#3952023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6612021#6342022#4452023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7782019#7352020#7882021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Leona a Name for Boys or Girls?

In recent years, Leona is most commonly used for girls, ranking significantly in the top baby names lists for females.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Leona

Leona in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Leona Lewis (Pop Singer, 1985): A British singer who gained fame after winning The X Factor in 2006.
  • Leona Kate Vaughan (TV Actress,1994): A Welsh actress known for her roles in British television series.
  • Leona Paraminski (Movie Actress, 1979): A Croatian actress with a notable presence in theatre, film, and television.
  • Leona Cavalli (TV Actress, 1969): A Brazilian actress recognized for her work in telenovelas and stage productions.
  • Leona Heidern ("The King of Fighters," 1994 Video Game Series): A fierce female fighter known for her strength and combat skills.
  • Leona Lansing ("The Newsroom," 2012 TV Series): A powerful network executive navigating the challenges of running a news organization.
  • Leona ("League of Legends," 2009 Video Game): A champion known for her protective and aggressive abilities in battle.
  • Leona Stevenson ("Sorry, Wrong Number," 1948 Film): A bedridden woman who overhears a murder plot on the phone.
  • Leona Stoney ("Blackstone," 2011 TV Series): A character dealing with complex social issues in a Canadian drama series.
  • Leona Vicario Town (Quintana Roo, Mexico): A town in the municipality of Puerto Morelos, named after Mexican Independence figure Leona Vicario.
  • Leona Valley (California, USA): A rural community in Los Angeles County known for its scenic beauty and cherry orchards.
  • Leona City (Texas, USA): A city, town, place equivalent, and township in Texas.

Similar Names to Leona

Sibling Names for Leona