Leah

Girl's name

Leah is a Hebrew name meaning "weary" or "cow." It is derived from the Hebrew word לֵאָה (le'ah).

Meaning Weary
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 3,969
Peak year 2009

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Leah Remini - Actress, known for "The King of Queens."
  • Leah Chase - Chef, known for Creole cuisine in New Orleans.
  • Leah LaBelle - Singer, contestant on "American Idol."
  • Leah Pritchett - Drag racer, NHRA Top Fuel driver.
  • Leah Dizon - Model, singer, and actress in Japan.
  • Leah Bracknell - Actress, known for "Emmerdale."
  • Leah Miller - TV host, known for "So You Think You Can Dance Canada."
  • Leah McSweeney - Reality TV star on "The Real Housewives of New York City."
  • Leah Neale - Australian swimmer, competed in the Olympics.

Sisters for Leah

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Brothers for Leah

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Name Variants

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