girl name

Leah

Leah is a popular, simple, biblical girl name with Hebrew roots and a top 100 usage profile.

Leah feels popular, simple, biblical, elegant, making it useful for baby-name shortlists, character names, sibling sets, and middle-name pairings.

Meaningweary, delicate
OriginHebrew
PronunciationLEAH
Gender usagegirl
PopularityTop 100
Syllables1
Stylepopular, simple, biblical
NicknamesLeah

Overview

Is Leah a good name?

Leah is a strong choice if you like popular, simple, biblical names. Its Hebrew roots and top 100 usage profile make it feel familiar without feeling obscure.

Style

Leah vibe

Leah sits in the popular, simple, biblical, elegant style family. It works especially well for parents who want a name with a clear personality rather than a purely neutral sound.

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Sound

Pronunciation and flow

Leah is pronounced LEAH. With 1 syllable, it tends to pair best with two- or three-syllable middle names.

Nicknames

Nicknames for Leah

Leah is natural nickname option for Leah.

Meaning

What does Leah mean?

Leah means weary, delicate. The name has Hebrew roots, and its meaning gives it a polished, graceful quality that can shape how the full name feels.

How to use it

Best uses for Leah

Use Leah when you want a name that feels popular, simple, biblical without losing everyday usability.

If the surname is long, pair Leah with a short middle. If the surname is short, a more flowing middle can make the full name feel complete.

For sibling names, choose one shared quality, such as origin, softness, vintage style, or popularity level, instead of trying to match every detail.

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Leah FAQ

What does Leah mean?

Leah means weary, delicate and has Hebrew roots.

How do you pronounce Leah?

Leah is pronounced LEAH.

What names are similar to Leah?

Hannah, Anna, Lily, Lucy, Faith, Maya, Zoey, Elizabeth share some of Leah's style, sound, origin, or popularity profile.

What are good nicknames for Leah?

Leah is a natural nickname option for Leah.