Girl
Leona
lioness
About Leona
Strong, regal, and unmistakably bold, this name commands attention with quiet authority. It carries historical weight, having graced royalty and leaders throughout generations. The name projects natural confidence and capability, suggesting someone who leads rather than follows. Its classic status means it never feels dated or trendy, maintaining relevance across decades. The straightforward spelling and pronunciation make it practical while the sound itself remains powerful and distinctive. Parents choosing this name often value strength, independence, and resilience as core qualities. It works beautifully in any professional field, from boardrooms to courtrooms to creative studios. The inherent dignity of the name provides a strong foundation for any personality type. It pairs well with softer middle names for balance or matches boldly with equally strong combinations. Consider the versatility it offers—equally suitable for an athlete, scholar, artist, or entrepreneur. The name ages magnificently, maintaining its impact from playgrounds to retirement homes.
Popularity of the Name Leona
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #119 | ||||
| 1881 | #121 | ||||
| 1882 | #124 | ||||
| 1883 | #119 | ||||
| 1884 | #121 | ||||
| 1885 | #115 | ||||
| 1886 | #125 | ||||
| 1887 | #130 | ||||
| 1888 | #118 | ||||
| 1889 | #109 | ||||
| 1890 | #120 | ||||
| 1891 | #113 | ||||
| 1892 | #104 | ||||
| 1893 | #102 | ||||
| 1894 | #104 | ||||
| 1895 | #102 | ||||
| 1896 | #94 | ||||
| 1897 | #89 | ||||
| 1898 | #90 | ||||
| 1899 | #84 | ||||
| 1900 | #85 | ||||
| 1901 | #78 | ||||
| 1902 | #76 | ||||
| 1903 | #76 | ||||
| 1904 | #69 | ||||
| 1905 | #69 | ||||
| 1906 | #72 | ||||
| 1907 | #72 | ||||
| 1908 | #73 | ||||
| 1909 | #72 | ||||
| 1910 | #79 | ||||
| 1911 | #76 | ||||
| 1912 | #76 | ||||
| 1913 | #74 | ||||
| 1914 | #79 | ||||
| 1915 | #74 | ||||
| 1916 | #75 | ||||
| 1917 | #80 | ||||
| 1918 | #79 | ||||
| 1919 | #90 | ||||
| 1920 | #89 | ||||
| 1921 | #92 | ||||
| 1922 | #101 | ||||
| 1923 | #100 | ||||
| 1924 | #103 | ||||
| 1925 | #108 | ||||
| 1926 | #112 | ||||
| 1927 | #121 | ||||
| 1928 | #122 | ||||
| 1929 | #122 | ||||
| 1930 | #130 | ||||
| 1931 | #133 | ||||
| 1932 | #134 | ||||
| 1933 | #139 | ||||
| 1934 | #140 | ||||
| 1935 | #155 | ||||
| 1936 | #161 | ||||
| 1937 | #173 | #184 | |||
| 1938 | #173 | ||||
| 1939 | #177 | ||||
| 1940 | #183 | ||||
| 1941 | #189 | #232 | |||
| 1942 | #195 | ||||
| 1943 | #199 | ||||
| 1944 | #221 | ||||
| 1945 | #227 | ||||
| 1946 | #245 | ||||
| 1947 | #268 | ||||
| 1948 | #276 | ||||
| 1949 | #283 | ||||
| 1950 | #298 | ||||
| 1951 | #302 | ||||
| 1952 | #337 | ||||
| 1953 | #343 | ||||
| 1954 | #363 | ||||
| 1955 | #388 | ||||
| 1956 | #393 | #312 | |||
| 1957 | #418 | ||||
| 1958 | #402 | #319 | |||
| 1959 | #439 | ||||
| 1960 | #455 | #332 | |||
| 1961 | #471 | ||||
| 1962 | #472 | ||||
| 1963 | #449 | ||||
| 1964 | #480 | ||||
| 1965 | #508 | #236 | #289 | ||
| 1966 | #530 | #301 | #327 | ||
| 1967 | #540 | #272 | #219 | ||
| 1968 | #579 | #311 | #279 | ||
| 1969 | #597 | #293 | #240 | ||
| 1970 | #609 | #345 | #227 | ||
| 1971 | #702 | #332 | #210 | ||
| 1972 | #663 | #236 | |||
| 1973 | #679 | #192 | |||
| 1974 | #750 | #188 | |||
| 1975 | #751 | #208 | |||
| 1976 | #863 | #210 | |||
| 1977 | #864 | #176 | |||
| 1978 | #814 | #169 | |||
| 1979 | #854 | #126 | |||
| 1980 | #904 | #97 | |||
| 1981 | #966 | #117 | |||
| 2009 | #971 | #311 | #170 | #747 | |
| 2010 | #990 | #346 | #261 | #689 | |
| 2011 | #920 | #423 | #302 | #901 | |
| 2012 | #912 | #496 | #231 | #632 | |
| 2013 | #731 | #536 | #389 | #742 | |
| 2014 | #739 | #552 | #416 | #570 | |
| 2015 | #682 | #641 | #313 | #698 | |
| 2016 | #596 | #563 | #380 | #487 | |
| 2017 | #547 | #819 | #618 | #591 | |
| 2018 | #508 | #643 | #451 | #511 | |
| 2019 | #510 | #688 | #435 | #442 | |
| 2020 | #484 | #719 | #417 | #513 | |
| 2021 | #515 | #697 | #693 | #430 | |
| 2022 | #531 | #780 | #677 | #468 | |
| 2023 | #521 | #834 | #464 | #534 | |
| 2024 | #487 | #915 | #334 | #475 | |
| 2025 | #429 | #677 | #640 | #339 | |
| 1997 | #395 | #149 | #873 | ||
| 1998 | #429 | #189 | #990 | ||
| 1999 | #439 | #139 | |||
| 2000 | #356 | #170 | #943 | ||
| 2001 | #350 | #249 | |||
| 2002 | #359 | #235 | |||
| 2003 | #431 | #383 | |||
| 2004 | #429 | #252 | |||
| 2005 | #477 | #238 | |||
| 2006 | #299 | #265 | |||
| 2007 | #180 | #108 | |||
| 2008 | #228 | #124 | #694 | ||
| 1982 | #153 | ||||
| 1983 | #127 | ||||
| 1984 | #141 | ||||
| 1985 | #136 | ||||
| 1986 | #165 | ||||
| 1987 | #128 | ||||
| 1988 | #144 | ||||
| 1989 | #129 | ||||
| 1990 | #181 | ||||
| 1991 | #173 | #772 | |||
| 1992 | #142 | ||||
| 1993 | #126 | #919 | |||
| 1994 | #166 | #986 | |||
| 1995 | #125 | ||||
| 1996 | #166 | #778 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Leona
Names Similar to Leona
Nicknames for Leona
- Lee
- Leo
- Ona
- Lele
Famous People Named Leona
| Leona Lewis | British singer-songwriter |
| Leona Vicario | Mexican independence activist |
| Leona Helmsley | American businesswoman and real estate magnate |
| Leona Naess | British singer-songwriter |
| Leona Aglukkaq | Canadian politician and former Member of Parliament |
| Leona Maricle | American actress |
| Leona Lishoy | Indian film actress |
| Leona O'Neill | Irish journalist and writer |
| Leona Chin | Malaysian professional motorsport athlete |
| Leona Rostenberg | American bookseller and bibliophile |
| Leona König | German footballer |
| Leona Paraminski | Croatian actress |
| Leona Carpenter | American actress |
| Leona Mitchell | American operatic soprano |
| Leona Dare | British equestrian performer |
| Leona Cavalli | Brazilian actress |
| Leona Koželuhová | Czech professional golfer |
Characters Named Leona
| Leona Ozaki | Character from the anime and manga series "Dominion Tank Police" |
| Leona Heidern | Character from the video game series "The King of Fighters" |
| Leona Knight | Character from the novel "The Wolf Gift" by Anne Rice |
| Leona Miyamura | Character from the manga series "Horimiya" |
| Leona Kingscholar | Character from the video game "League of Legends" |
| Leona West | Character from the film "The Glass Menagerie" |
| Leona Binx Walton | Character from the film "The Bling Ring" |
| Leona Powell | Character from the TV series "The Resident" |
| Leona Harries | Character from the film "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas" |
| Leona Hudson | Character from the video game "Silent Hill 2" |
| Leona Bishop | Character from the video game "Deus Ex - Mankind Divided" |
| Leona Lansing | Character from the TV series "Gossip Girl" |
| Leona Okamura | Character from the film "Toshimaen - Haunted Park" |
| Leona Mills | Character from the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Leona Nizzoli | Character from the film "The Leopard" |