Lea

Girl's name

Lea is a name of English and French origin. It is derived from the Old English word "leah" meaning "clearing" or "meadow."

Meaning Weary
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 324
Peak year 1970

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lea Michele - Actress, singer, Glee star.
  • Lea Salonga - Broadway actress, singer, Miss Saigon.
  • Lea Seydoux - French actress, Bond girl.
  • Lea Thompson - Actress, Back to the Future.
  • Lea DeLaria - Comedian, actress, Orange is the New Black.
  • Lea T - Brazilian transgender model, LGBTQ advocate.
  • Lea Black - Reality TV personality, Real Housewives of Miami.
  • Lea Gabrielle - Journalist, Fox News reporter.
  • Lea Verou - Greek computer scientist, author, speaker.
  • Lea Tyron - Belgian model, Miss Belgium 2002.

Sisters for Lea

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Brothers for Lea

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Name Variants

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