Leah
weary, delicate
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- LEE-uh
- Popularity
- stable
About the name Leah
Leah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "weary, delicate". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Leah has been steadily inside the US top 50 for girls for the last 20 years. In Genesis, Leah is Jacob's first wife and mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel. The Hebrew root traditionally means 'weary,' though modern parents tend to associate the name with its soft, gentle sound rather than the literal meaning.
Popularity trend: Leah has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Leah
- What does the name Leah mean?
- Leah means "weary, delicate". It's a girl name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Leah come from?
- Leah originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Leah a boy or girl name?
- Leah is a girl name.