Leah
Leah is a Hebrew name meaning 'weary' or 'delicate', though it's also associated with 'wild cow' symbolizing strength. In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob and mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,835. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,400
- 2012: 5,781
- 2013: 5,618
- 2014: 5,610
- 2015: 5,636
- 2016: 5,434
- 2017: 5,202
- 2018: 5,038
- 2019: 4,780
- 2020: 4,530
- 2021: 4,474
- 2022: 4,196
- 2023: 3,976
- 2024: 3,988
- 2025: 3,880
- 2026 (projected): 3,835
Good to Know
- •Simple spelling and pronunciation in most languages
- •Strong biblical and historical significance
- •Can be spelled 'Lea' or 'Leah' - Leah is more traditional
- •Works well across many cultures and languages
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Leah Remini
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Lea Michele
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Princess Leah
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Leah Williamson
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Statistics
256,488
Total births since 1880
2009
Peak year
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