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Girl name

Leah

Leah is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “weary; delicate.” It currently ranks #53 for US girls and is falling.

Meaning
Weary; delicate.
Origin
Hebrew
US rank
#50
Syllables
1
Letters
4
Starts with
L

Leah's popularity over time

↓ Falling
#53 in 2023Peak rank #32US SSA · girls
#1#27#53201320182023

Source: US Social Security Administration national name data. Lower rank = more popular.

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Frequently asked about Leah

What does the name Leah mean?

Leah means "Weary; delicate." and is of Hebrew origin.

Is Leah a boy or girl name?

Leah is most commonly used as a girl name in the United States.

How popular is the name Leah?

Leah ranked #53 for US girls in 2023. Over the past decade its popularity has been falling (peak rank #32).

How many syllables are in Leah?

Leah has 1 syllable and 4 letters.

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