Leah
Hebrew girl's name meaning “weary; delicate”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- weary; delicate
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #53
- Born in 2023
- 3,973
- Peak year
- 2013 (#32)
Meaning & origin
Leah is a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'weary', though some link it to a word for 'wild cow' or to 'delicate'. In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob.
Is Leah a Hebrew name?
Yes — Leah is a Hebrew name meaning "weary; delicate". Leah is a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'weary', though some link it to a word for 'wild cow' or to 'delicate'. In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Leah ranked #53 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,973 US girls were given the name Leah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #32 in 2013
“Unranked” means Leah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Leah
Leah is spelled L-E-A-H — 4 letters and 1 syllable.
Leah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Leah mean?
Leah is a Hebrew name meaning "weary; delicate". Leah is a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'weary', though some link it to a word for 'wild cow' or to 'delicate'. In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob.
Where does the name Leah come from?
Leah is of Hebrew origin. Leah is a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'weary', though some link it to a word for 'wild cow' or to 'delicate'. In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob.
Is Leah a boy or a girl name?
Leah is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Leah?
In 2023, 3,973 US girls were given the name Leah.
Is Leah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Leah ranked #53 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Leah?
Leah is spelled L-E-A-H — 4 letters.
How common is the name Leah?
In 2023, 3,973 US girls were given the name Leah. In the latest US data, Leah ranked #53 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Leah a Hebrew name?
Yes — Leah is a Hebrew name meaning "weary; delicate". Leah is a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'weary', though some link it to a word for 'wild cow' or to 'delicate'. In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Leah mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Leah means "weary; delicate". Leah is a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'weary', though some link it to a word for 'wild cow' or to 'delicate'. In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob.
Is Leah a biblical name?
Leah is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "weary; delicate".