Leona

In 2022, the name Leona was 534th most popular baby name for girls and 1,050th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 577 babies were named Leona in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,814 babies in the United States were named Leona. Today, the average age of someone named Leona is around 48 to 59 years old.

The name "Leona" is not common today.

Nicknames for Leona include Leo, Lee and Ona.

Leona Meaning & Origin

Leona is a feminine given name that originates from Latin and means "lioness", symbolizing strength, courage, and leadership.

The name Leona is described as regal, lion-hearted and harmonious.

Pronunciation

Leona is pronounced lee-oh-na in English. The name Leona has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Leona

• The singer, Leona Lewis, who shares this name, won the third season of The X Factor in the UK.

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