Leona
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Lioness; Brave
Background: The name Leona originates from the Latin word 'leo,' meaning 'lion.' It is also derived from the Greek word 'leon,' which translates to 'lion' as well. The name signifies attributes associated with strength and bravery, much like the qualities of a lion.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#339
Total births
112,894
Most popular decade
1910s
(71,691 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+250 ranks)
Years in Top 100
27
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1901
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #858
- Peak year
- 1916
- Peak year births
- 17
- Peak rank
- #1,771
- Most recent year
- 1942
- Recent year births
- 12
- Recent rank
- #2,145
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 137
- First year rank
- #119
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 3,335
- Peak rank
- #79
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 624
- Recent rank
- #488
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).