Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 04, 2024

Leola

US Popularity Rank: 9247

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Loyal, faithful; Lion

Leola is a girl’s name of Latin origin. It may be a variant of the Latin name Leona, meaning “lioness,” or the Old French name Leala, meaning “loyal” or “faithful.” A popular name in the early 1900s, peaking at 240 in the most popular baby names list in 1905, it is less common today. Why not bring it back for your little one? Whether you want them to be a fierce lioness or a faithful friend, or both, you can’t go wrong with this pretty name.

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