Girl
Leah
LEE-uh
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✦ Meaning
“Hebrew name meaning 'weary,' biblical matriarch and first wife of Jacob, representing endurance and hidden strength despite hardship.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #53 in the United States.
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Style
ClassicTimelessSoftMinimal
Famous Bearers
- Leah Remini (actress)
- Leah Michelle (actress)
- Leah (biblical)
Collections
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across Hebrew, Christian, and secular cultures universally
People Also Ask
Hebrew name meaning 'weary,' biblical matriarch and first wife of Jacob, representing endurance and hidden strength despite hardship.
Leah is currently ranked #53 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Leah 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 Leah include Lucy, Lily, Lena, Clara.