Gender: Female
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Weary
Pronunciation: LEE-ə, liːə, L IY AH
Popularity Rank: #1,898
From the Hebrew name לֵאָה (Le'ah) which means "weary" or "tired". In the Old Testament, Leah was the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of his children.
The name Leah is of Hebrew origin and means Weary. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Leah is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 85 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: LEE-ə
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): liːə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IY AH
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Leah is recorded 34,794 times globally, ranking it as the 1,898th most common name worldwide.
Leah is most prevalent in United States of America, with 12,704 occurrences, making it the 441th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Leah is found among 1 in every 57 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #441 | 1 : 142 |
| United Kingdom | #226 | 1 : 57 |
| South Africa | #869 | 1 : 949 |
| Canada | #302 | 1 : 195 |
| Ireland | #233 | 1 : 70 |
| Israel | #1,047 | 1 : 452 |
| Saudi Arabia | #3,973 | 1 : 4,108 |
| Philippines | #176 | 1 : 447 |
| Kuwait | #955 | 1 : 1,485 |
| France | #3,420 | 1 : 3,142 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Leah from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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