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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Leona — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Leon|Leonara
LatinGirl→ Stable

Leona

lee-OH-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#488
→ Stable
#488
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 37
Peak rank
#484 in 2020
5yr change
+30 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 10,000 births
Sex split
8% boy · 92% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #488 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Leona

Popularity score: 37  ·  SSA Rank: #488

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
65
Higher than 65% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+30 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
85
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Leona scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
77
Name Trend28% of score
44
Uniqueness20% of score
85
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
StrongClassicLatin RootRegalLion symbolism3-syllableFemale-leaningTimelessFeminine form
Character
courageous and commandingregal strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Leonas

expressivepowerfulartisticcreativemelodic
STRONG
High confidence

Leona is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #488 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +30 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#488 · niche
Leona at a Glance
Meaning:Lion, feminine form of Leo. Symbolizes courage, strength, and nobility throughout history.
Language root:Latin · Greek
Peak rank:#484 in 2020
5yr change:+30 ranks
Sex usage:8% boy · 92% girl
Notable bearers
Leona Lewis
Singer
Leona Helmsley
Business executive
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Leona illustration
Name Intelligence
Leona · Overview
Summary

Leona is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #488 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 3/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Leona scores 65/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Strong · Classic · Regal character
Leona carries a bold, warm, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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