Girl

Leona

lee-OH-nuh

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising

✦ Meaning

“From Latin 'leo' meaning 'lion,' representing strength and courage, popularized through Leona Helmsley's 'Queen of Mean' persona.”

Popularity Over Time

Leona US popularity rank over timeRank 1930 in 2001 to rank 69 in 1904. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#69#1000#19301900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #488 in the United States.

Origin

Latin

Syllables

3

Nicknames

LeoLeeNonaLeonie

Style

StrongClassicBoldElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Leona Lewis (singer)
  • Leona Helmsley (hotelier)
  • Leona (DC Comics)

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Strong Names → Vintage Revival →

Similar Names

Liv

Old Norse Beautiful But Not Top 100

Livia

Italian Beautiful But Not Top 100

Leonie

French Rare & Uncommon

Sibling Name Ideas

Lucia

Italian Top 100

Livia

Italian Beautiful But Not Top 100

Leonora

French Rare & Uncommon

Iris

Greek Top 100

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Latin origin; works across multiple languages and cultures

People Also Ask

From Latin 'leo' meaning 'lion,' representing strength and courage, popularized through Leona Helmsley's 'Queen of Mean' persona.

Leona is currently ranked #488 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.

Popular nicknames for Leona include Leo, Lee, Nona, Leonie.

Names that pair beautifully with Leona include Lucia, Livia, Leonora, Iris.