Girl name guide

Leona name meaning, origin and style

Leona is a Latin name commonly associated with lioness.

Origin

Latin

Meaning

lioness

Say it

lee-OH-nuh

Choosing Leona

A warm vintage feminine form with the strength of its lion association.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.