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Leeona

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Pronounced lee-OH-nah /liˈoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Leona, the feminine of Leon, from the Latin leo, 'lion' — so 'lioness.' A classic with a bold, warm meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold classic: Leeona spells Leona, 'lioness' (said 'lee-OH-nah'). Warm and strong.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA variant spelling of Leona, the feminine of Leon, from the Latin leo, 'lion' — so 'lioness.' A classic with a bold, warm meaning.

U.S. rank (2021)#16645 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Leeona is a variant of Leona, from Latin leo ('lion'), meaning 'lioness.' It reads warm and strong — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'lee-OH-nah').

It appears rarely, beside the more common Leona. Rare, strong, and warm.

Did you know? Leeona respells Leona, the feminine of Leon, from Latin leo ('lion') — so 'lioness,' a warm and strong classic (said 'lee-OH-nah').

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Leeona — Leona variant; Latin leo 'lion'; 'lioness'

Variations

LeonaLeonnaLiona

Nicknames

LeeOna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leeona mean?

Leeona is a form of Leona, from Latin leo ('lion'), meaning 'lioness.'

How do you pronounce Leeona?

It's said lee-OH-nah /liˈoʊ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leeona a boy or girl name?

Leeona is a girl's name.

How popular is Leeona?

Leeona is rare in the U.S.