Meaning, pronunciation, and vibe

Leah

Girl

Hebrew · English /ˈliː.ə/; Hebrew /le.ˈʔa/

Leah offers a light, gentle sound with biblical roots and an uncertain original meaning.

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

English /ˈliː.ə/; Hebrew /le.ˈʔa/

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Uncertain; commonly explained as ‘weary’

Leah is a feminine name transmitted through the Hebrew Bible. Its original meaning is disputed: ‘weary’ is a common explanation, linked to a Hebrew verb, rather than a settled definition. The biblical Leah is Jacob’s wife, Rachel’s older sister and the mother of Judah. In English /ˈliː.ə/, the long first vowel opens into a lighter ending, giving Leah a gentle, uncluttered rhythm. The name can appeal when you prefer an understated sound with a clear biblical identity.

Etymology: From biblical Hebrew לֵאָה, Leah; a link to the Hebrew verb ‘to be weary’ is one proposed explanation.

Simple and sweetGentle

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Name popularity

Latest year: 2025

Girls
Rank58
Boys
RankNot reported

Source

SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.

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Origins, variants & nicknames

Names derived from Hebrew words or name forms.

Origin

Hebrew