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Cleona

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Pronounced klee-OH-nah /kliˈoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A name read as an extension of Cleo (Greek kleos, 'glory; fame') and as a form of the Irish Cliona (Cliodhna), a fairy-queen name. The route is layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful name: Cleona echoes Cleo ('glory') and Irish Cliona (said 'klee-OH-nah'). Vintage and soft.
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Origin LowGreek, Irish
MeaningA name read as an extension of Cleo (Greek kleos, 'glory; fame') and as a form of the Irish Cliona (Cliodhna), a fairy-queen name. The route is layered, which we note.
U.S. rank (2020)#13805 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 825

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218952020

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cleona echoes Cleo ('glory') and the Irish Cliona. The route is layered, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'klee-OH-nah').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Cleona reads as an extension of Cleo ('glory; fame') and a form of the Irish Cliona (a fairy queen) - a graceful, vintage name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'klee-OH-nah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References - Cleona — form of Cleo 'glory' / Irish Cliona; layered

Variations

ClionaCleoCleona

Nicknames

CleoNona

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If you like Cleona…

Cleo— the Cleo it extends
Fiona— a like Irish -ona name
Corinna— echoes that soft -na sound
Roxanna— shares the -na ending
Melona— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cleona mean?

Cleona echoes Cleo ('glory') and the Irish Cliona; the route is layered, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cleona?

It's said klee-OH-nah /kliˈoʊ.nə/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cleona a boy or girl name?

Cleona is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cleona?

Cleona is extremely rare in the U.S.

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