Declining since 2013, #4,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Leonna since 1945
Babies named Leonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 180 |
| 2000s | 315 |
| 2010s | 384 |
| 2020s | 179 |
Meaning & origin
Leonna is a relatively modern girl name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1945. It saw its peak popularity in 2009, but has been on a downward trajectory since 2013, ranking 4,758 in 2025 with a rarity of 1 in 57,402 births. While its meaning is uncertain, it is likely an elaboration of Leona or a feminization of Leon, both rooted in the Latin word for 'lion'. The name has never reached widespread usage, but its sound fits a contemporary style shared by names like Leona and Liana. Although no top states were associated with Leonna in the latest data, its modest usage suggests a scattered, low-frequency distribution across the country.
Leonna is a modern coinage likely formed from the Italian name Leona (meaning 'lion' from Latin leo) combined with the fashionable suffix -na. It emerged in the mid-20th century in the United States, possibly as an elaboration of Leona or as a feminization of Leon. The name has not been tied to any specific cultural tradition and remains relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Lea, Onna
Sibling names for Leonna
Names that share Leonna's style, for a brother or sister.
