Leah
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Weary
Background: The name Leah originates from the Hebrew word 'le'ah,' meaning 'weary.' This name is notable in biblical contexts, particularly as the name of one of Jacob's wives, establishing its roots in ancient texts.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#161
Total births
253,034
Most popular decade
2000s
(136,527 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-18 ranks)
Years in Top 100
41
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1962
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,304
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 24
- Peak rank
- #2,615
- Most recent year
- 2022
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,860
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 54
- First year rank
- #208
- Peak year
- 2009
- Peak year births
- 6,790
- Peak rank
- #29
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,969
- Recent rank
- #53
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).