Girl
Lea
LAY-uh
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↑ Rising
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew 'weary' (though sometimes interpreted as 'gazelle'), this biblical name appears as the wife of Jacob. It's minimalist and internationally recognizable.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #834 in the United States.
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Style
MinimalElegantSoftTimeless
Famous Bearers
- Lea Michele (actress/singer)
- Lea Seydoux (actress)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Universal across all cultures
People Also Ask
Hebrew 'weary' (though sometimes interpreted as 'gazelle'), this biblical name appears as the wife of Jacob. It's minimalist and internationally recognizable.
Lea is currently ranked #834 in the United States. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
Lea works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Lea include Noah, Eli, Ezra.