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Leona

Pronunciation: [ l-EE-ohn-uh ]

Boy Name #7,197 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Leona is a boy name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EE-ohn-uh.

Parents who love the name Leona often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,197
Total SSA Count
12

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Leo Ley Leoie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leona

Is Leona a boy or girl name?
Leona is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7197. As a girl name, it is ranked #488. Leona is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Leona?
Leona is pronounced l-EE-ohn-uh.
How popular is the name Leona?
Leona is currently ranked #7197 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Leona?
Common nicknames for Leona include Leo, Ley, and Leoie.
Is Leona a common or rare name?
Leona is an uncommon name, ranked #7197 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Leona

Leona is a boy name .

Is Leona a boy or girl name? Leona is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,197 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #488. Leona is more commonly used as a girl name.

Leona is currently ranked #7,197 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Leona include Leo, Ley, and Leoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Leona include Leonardo, Leon, Leonel, Leonidas, Leonard . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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