Leola Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: lee-OH-lah //liˈoʊlə//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: 'purple'; English: 'loyal'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Leola has its roots in the Latin word "leo," meaning "lion." This etymological connection is significant as lions have historically symbolized strength and courage across various cultures. The name likely evolved through the influence of the Greek language, where "leon" also means lion, before being adapted into Old French as "leonine," which relates to the qualities of a lion.

The transition into English occurred in the 19th century, where Leola emerged as a feminine form, possibly influenced by the popularity of names ending in "-la" during that period. Historically, the name Leola does not have prominent figures or events directly associated with it, unlike more established names.

However, it gained some recognition in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, appearing in literature and among notable individuals, which contributed to its usage. The name's association with the lion, a symbol of nobility and bravery, may have contributed to its appeal during this time, as names with strong, positive connotations often resonate well in cultural contexts.

Culturally, Leola carries a sense of elegance and strength, reflecting the characteristics associated with its lion-related etymology. The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary works, further embedding it within the cultural fabric.

While diminutive forms such as Leo or Lele may exist, they are less commonly referenced in historical contexts. Overall, Leola represents a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural symbolism, embodying qualities that have allowed it to endure through time.

Famous people named Leola

In this section, you will find notable people named Leola. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Leola who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Leola who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Leola Bell is a singer best known for her work with the group The Bell Sisters and her solo career.

Leola Jones is a writer best known for her contributions to various literary magazines and her novel 'The Last of the Great American Novelists'.

Leola McConnell is a visual artist best known for her abstract paintings and installations.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Leola, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LeahLilaLenaLolaLydia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Leola. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LeonaLioraLolaLyraLenaLydiaLilaLina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leola was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Leola has ranked as high as #387 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Mississippi.

In the past 5 years the name Leola has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Leola is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Leola was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Leola.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 17 0 17
2024 19 0 19
2023 24 0 24
2022 37 0 37
2021 18 0 18
2020 22 0 22
2019 30 0 30
2018 18 0 18
2017 25 0 25
2016 15 0 15
2015 17 0 17
2014 20 0 20
2013 16 0 16
2012 15 0 15
2011 15 0 15
2010 12 0 12
2009 13 0 13
2008 17 0 17
2007 15 0 15
2006 18 0 18
2005 8 0 8
2004 10 0 10
2003 14 0 14
2002 12 0 12
2000 9 0 9
1999 6 0 6
1998 5 0 5
1997 8 0 8
1996 5 0 5
1995 14 0 14
1994 7 0 7
1993 13 0 13
1992 11 0 11
1991 15 0 15
1990 21 0 21
1989 21 0 21
1988 17 0 17
1987 18 0 18
1986 16 0 16
1985 16 0 16
1984 19 0 19
1983 31 0 31
1982 24 0 24
1981 25 0 25
1980 37 0 37
1979 23 0 23
1978 33 0 33
1977 44 0 44
1976 41 0 41
1975 32 0 32
1974 41 0 41
1973 25 0 25
1972 30 0 30
1971 46 0 46
1970 57 0 57
1969 51 0 51
1968 45 0 45
1967 47 0 47
1966 59 0 59
1965 53 0 53
1964 77 0 77
1963 75 0 75
1962 102 0 102
1961 101 0 101
1960 120 0 120
1959 113 0 113
1958 129 0 129
1957 150 0 150
1956 152 0 152
1955 159 0 159
1954 182 0 182
1953 194 0 194
1952 190 0 190
1951 228 0 228
1950 243 0 243
1949 237 0 237
1948 218 0 218
1947 236 0 236
1946 241 0 241
1945 267 0 267
1944 267 0 267
1943 287 0 287
1942 300 0 300
1941 318 0 318
1940 323 0 323
1939 363 0 363
1938 379 0 379
1937 355 5 350
1936 403 7 396
1935 424 0 424
1934 414 0 414
1933 406 0 406
1932 493 5 488
1931 467 0 467
1930 530 0 530
1929 583 0 583
1928 596 7 589
1927 643 5 638
1926 644 0 644
1925 757 0 757
1924 764 7 757
1923 683 0 683
1922 778 0 778
1921 794 5 789
1920 855 6 849
1919 830 0 830
1918 777 0 777
1917 713 5 708
1916 780 0 780
1915 669 0 669
1914 567 0 567
1913 512 0 512
1912 514 0 514
1911 363 0 363
1910 423 0 423
1909 326 0 326
1908 321 0 321
1907 310 0 310
1906 273 0 273
1905 319 0 319
1904 244 0 244
1903 204 0 204
1902 207 0 207
1901 176 0 176
1900 235 0 235
1899 151 0 151
1898 169 0 169
1897 121 0 121
1896 141 0 141
1895 135 0 135
1894 128 0 128
1893 107 0 107
1892 122 0 122
1891 89 0 89
1890 92 0 92
1889 102 0 102
1888 72 0 72
1887 38 0 38
1886 49 0 49
1885 53 0 53
1884 59 0 59
1883 51 0 51
1882 47 0 47
1881 36 0 36
1880 24 0 24

Top States for Leola (1981)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 5
100%