Leah
Leah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːə/
Meaning and origin of Leah
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew לֵאָה (Le'a).
How popular is Leah?
Since 1880, 256,488 girls and 466 boys in the U.S. have been named Leah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #24 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #2480 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #58 for girls, with 3,880 babies given the name.
Names similar to Leah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Leah
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Leah FAQ
What does the name Leah mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew לֵאָה (Le'a).
What is the origin of the name Leah?
Leah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Leah?
Since 1880, 256,488 girls and 466 boys in the U.S. have been named Leah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #24 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #2480 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #58 for girls, with 3,880 babies given the name.
Is Leah a boy or girl name?
Leah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 256,488 girls and 466 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.