The baby name Leola is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-oh-luh (LEE-OH-lə).
Leola is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Leola is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-oh-luh (LEE-OH-lə).
Leola is Latin in Origin.
Leola (pronounced lee-OH-luh) is a feminine elaboration of Leo/Leon, from Latin leo and Greek leon “lion,” built with the late‑Victorian -ola suffix. Often seen as a creative twin of Leona, it carries the sense of “lioness” and evokes bravery and warmth. The -ola ending enjoyed a vogue in English-speaking countries around 1900, helping propel Leola into use.
Use peaked in the United States between the 1890s and 1910s, then declined through mid-century; today it feels like a vintage revival candidate. Variants and cognates include Leona, Leone, Leonie/Léonie, Leontine/Leontina, and the related American form Leota; rarer modern riffs are Léolia/Leolia. Common nicknames are Lee, Lia, and, less often, Lola or Ola. Core meaning: “lion” or “lioness,” suggesting courage and quiet strength.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| Canada | Girls | 2023 | #275 | 5 | 2,824 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| ZA | 0 | #468 | 7 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #542 | 6 | 10,981 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #898 | 19 | 8,487 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,109 | 33 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
Leola is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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