The name Cleola is a female given name with origins in the United States. It is pronounced as klee-OH-luh (/kliːˈoʊlə/) in American English. A variation of the name is Cleo. According to data for newborns in the United States, Cleola was most popular in the mid-20th century, with its highest rank being 5th in 1966. The popularity of the name has declined over time, but it still retains a sense of uniqueness and charm. The name Cleola carries no specific associations or meanings, allowing parents to interpret it freely and make it their own.