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Lona

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Pronounced LOH-nah /ˈloʊ.nɑ/High

Meaning: A short form of names like Leona ('a lioness') and Fiona ('fair'); also variously read as 'solitary; ready for battle'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Solitary; a lioness: Lona is a short form. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA short form of names like Leona ('a lioness') and Fiona ('fair'); also variously read as 'solitary; ready for battle'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8206 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,895

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802024

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

Lona is a short form of names like Leona ('a lioness') and Fiona ('fair'); it is also variously read as 'solitary; ready for battle' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'LOH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage short form. Rare, a-lioness at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lona is a short form of names like Leona ('a lioness') and Fiona ('fair') — also read as 'solitary' — crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LOH-nah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Lona — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lona mean?

Lona is a short form of Leona ('a lioness') and Fiona ('fair'); also read as 'solitary'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lona?

It's said LOH-nah /ˈloʊ.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lona a boy or girl name?

Lona is a girl's name.

How popular is Lona?

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

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