Liona

♀ Girl

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

Meaning: A form of Leona — from the Greek/Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a lioness; brave/strong'; also read as a modern Fiona/Liana echo; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lioness; brave: Liona forms Leona. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'lee-OH-nah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowGreek, Latin

MeaningA form of Leona — from the Greek/Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a lioness; brave/strong'; also read as a modern Fiona/Liana echo; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9932 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 206

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

Liona is a form of Leona — from the Greek/Latin leo, 'a lion', hence 'a lioness; brave/strong'; also read as a modern Fiona/Liana echo (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'lee-OH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian (as a form of Leona) and other families. Rare, a-lioness at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Leona is 'a lioness; brave' (from leo, 'a lion') — Liona is a form, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'lee-OH-nah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Liona — form of Leona; routes layered

Variations

LeonaLyonaLionna

Nicknames

Lio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Liona mean?

Liona is a form of Leona — Greek/Latin 'a lioness; brave' (from leo, 'a lion'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Liona?

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

Is Liona a boy or girl name?

Liona is a girl's name.

How popular is Liona?

Liona is a very rare name in the U.S.