Names Starting With L
GirlHebrew#27 in 2025
Leah
Leah is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “weary or delicate, gazelle.” It ranked #27 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
LEE-uh
meaning & origin
The name Leah means “weary or delicate, gazelle.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
A biblical name borne by the first wife of Jacob and mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel. Its meaning is debated between 'weary' in Hebrew and 'gazelle' in Akkadian.
popularity over time
#242020
#252021
#242022
#262023
#272024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #27 |
| 2023 | #26 |
| 2022 | #24 |
| 2021 | #25 |
| 2020 | #24 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Leah
- Leah Remini (actress)
- Leah Michele (actress/singer)
- Princess Leia (Star Wars character)
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