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Leone

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Pronounced lay-OH-nay /leɪˈoʊ.neɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Italian Leone, 'lion' (from Latin leo), and the Italian surname Leone. A bold, warm name, here for a girl (the given name reads unisex in Italy).Low

In 30 seconds: A bold Italian name: Leone means 'lion' (said 'lay-OH-nay'). Warm and strong.
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Origin MediumItalian
MeaningFrom the Italian Leone, 'lion' (from Latin leo), and the Italian surname Leone. A bold, warm name, here for a girl (the given name reads unisex in Italy).
U.S. rank (2024)#16596 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,175

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618802024

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

Leone is Italian for 'lion,' from Latin leo, and an Italian surname. It reads bold and warm — rare in the U.S. and unisex in Italy, used here for a girl (said 'lay-OH-nay').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, strong, and Italian.

Did you know? Leone is Italian for 'lion' (from Latin leo) and also a surname — a warm, strong name carried in Italy by both, here for a girl (said 'lay-OH-nay').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Leone — Italian 'lion'; also a surname

Variations

LeonaLeoniLeon

Nicknames

LeoNella

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Nella— a like soft Italian pick
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leone mean?

Leone is Italian for 'lion' (from Latin leo); it's also an Italian surname.

How do you pronounce Leone?

It's said lay-OH-nay /leɪˈoʊ.neɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Leone a boy or girl name?

Leone is used here for a girl; in Italy the given name reads unisex.

How popular is Leone?

Leone is rare in the U.S.

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