Leah: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A biblical matriarch whose name means weary one, but who built a legacy of strength and love.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #48
- Peak
- #24 in 2010
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Leah Means
Leah is a girl name of Hebrew origin. A biblical matriarch whose name means weary one, but who built a legacy of strength and love.
How Popular Leah Is
Leah currently ranks #48 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #24 in 2010. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Leah
- In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob and mother of six of the twelve tribes.
- Princess Leia from Star Wars has a name derived from Leah.
- Steady and consistent, never flashy but always loved.
Names Like Leah
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Leah
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Leah.
Questions About Leah
What does Leah mean?
Leah is a girl name of Hebrew origin. A biblical matriarch whose name means weary one, but who built a legacy of strength and love.
How popular is Leah?
Leah currently ranks #48 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #24 in 2010. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Leah come from?
Leah comes from Hebrew roots. In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob and mother of six of the twelve tribes.
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