Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lioness, Feminine of Leon, Brave as a Lioness, Liked
Pronunciation: lee-OH-nah, liːˈoʊnə, L IY OW N AH
Popularity Rank: #6,475
Derived from the Latin word 'leo' meaning 'lion', Leona symbolizes strength, courage, and power. It is a popular name in various cultures and is often associated with qualities of leadership and protection.
The name Leona is of Latin origin and means Lioness, Feminine of Leon, Brave as a Lioness, Liked. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Leona is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Czechia, and 84 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: lee-OH-nah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): liːˈoʊnə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IY OW N AH
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Leona is recorded 8,733 times globally, ranking it as the 6,475th most common name worldwide.
Leona is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,302 occurrences, making it the 2,391th most popular name in the country.
In Czechia, the name Leona is found among 1 in every 81 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,391 | 1 : 1,389 |
| United Kingdom | #1,118 | 1 : 528 |
| Czechia | #194 | 1 : 81 |
| Iran | #457 | 1 : 203 |
| South Africa | #2,718 | 1 : 3,624 |
| Ireland | #437 | 1 : 171 |
| Croatia | #346 | 1 : 125 |
| Canada | #1,819 | 1 : 1,332 |
| Belgium | #1,886 | 1 : 1,395 |
| Hong Kong | #1,415 | 1 : 2,132 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leona from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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