Updated February 28, 2024

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  • Hebrew : Weary

What does Leah mean and stand for?

The name Leah is of Hebrew origin and means "weary." It is derived from the Hebrew word le'ah.

Syllables: 2

Girl name variations

Lea

Lea

- 5% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Lia

Lia

+ 19% this year
Feminine
Common
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Liah

Liah

+ 14% this year
Feminine
Rare
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Lee

Lee

+ 3% this year
Neutral
Rare
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Leatrice

Leatrice

0 % this year
Feminine
Rare
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How Popular Is The Name Leah

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Popularity

According to Social Security Administration data, Leah has been consistently popular, remaining in the top 50 since 2008, and in the top 100 since 2000. It reached peak popularity in 2010 at position 24, but has steadily declined in popularity since.

However, it is the 34th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Isabella was at its peak popularity in February 2018.

Leah, considered one of the most important biblical matriarchs, was the wife of Jacob in the Old Testament. Leah Remini is one of the most popular actresses with the name. It is also the name of characters in Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series and Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible.

Where is it Popular?

Leah was searched for most often in the following states:

Nicknames for Leah

  • Lee
  • Lele

Pairs well with these middle names

 

Meaning and Origin of Leah