The baby name Cleona is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KLEE-OH-nə (IPA: /kliːˈoʊnə/).
Cleona is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Cleona is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KLEE-OH-nə (IPA: /kliːˈoʊnə/).
Cleona is Greek in Origin.
Cleona pairs Irish legend with Greek classicism. As an anglicized form of Irish Clíodhna (also spelled Clíona), it recalls the otherworldly queen of the banshees linked to County Cork and the famous “Clíodhna’s Wave.” The Irish etymology is debated, but the name is widely glossed as “shapely” or “beautiful,” with some scholars connecting it to words for fame. In a parallel line, Cleona aligns with Ancient Greek Cleone/Kleonē, derived from kléos “glory,” yielding the sense “glorious” or “renowned.”
Usage spans medieval Irish lore to modern registries; the spelling Cleona surfaces in 19th–20th‑century Ireland and Britain and remains a rare, stylish choice in the wider Anglophone world. Variants and related forms include Clíodhna, Cliona, Cleena, Cleone, and Kleone; diminutives such as Cleo or Clio occur in contemporary use. The masculine counterpart is Cleon.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2010 | #1 | — | 983 |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #360 | 3 | 8,539 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #912 | 6 | 8,768 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,131 | 11 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Cleona is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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