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Leah

“Weary” — Hebrew

GirlHebrew2 syllablesCurrent rank #53 (2024)

About Leah

Leah is a tender and timeless Hebrew girl's name that shines with a soft, understated beauty. Though historically meaning "weary," its gentle sound and enduring popularity make it a choice full of quiet resilience and grace.

Quick Facts

GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Syllables2

Nicknames for Leah

Leah is usually used as-is and doesn’t have a common shortened nickname.

Popularity in the U.S.

Leah ranks #53 in U.S. SSA 2024 girls data with 3,969 births..

Current #535Y -17%Peak 2015
3.5K4K4.5K5K5.5K151617181920212223242015: 5,623 births2016: 5,423 births2017: 5,185 births2018: 5,026 births2019: 4,757 births2020: 4,482 births2021: 4,474 births2022: 4,193 births2023: 3,973 births2024: 3,969 births

Leah popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Leah had 3,969 births in 2024.

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YearBirthsRank
20155,623#36
20165,423#37
20175,185#40
20185,026#41
20194,757#44
20204,482#45
20214,474#46
20224,193#52
20233,973#53
20243,969#53

Middle Name Ideas

  • Leah Rose
  • Leah Claire
  • Leah June

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Leah mean?

Leah is commonly linked to the meaning Weary and is associated with Hebrew roots.

Is Leah a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Leah ranks #53 in U.S. SSA 2024 girls data with 3,969 births..