Lioness
Leola is a feminine diminutive of Leo, derived from the Latin word for lion. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of a trend for 'L' names and floral-sounding suffixes. It conveys a sense of strength hidden within a delicate, vintage sound.
Less common today
Leola isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,965 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American architect and actress known for her Craftsman-style homes
Prominent nightclub owner known as the Queen of the Fillmore
Character in the novel 'The Grapes of Wrath' · The Grapes of Wrath
