Leah

Meaning: possibly 'weary' or 'wild cow' · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

In the Bible Leah is the first wife of Jacob and mother of six of the tribes of Israel; the meaning of the Hebrew is debated.

Famous people named Leah

Leah Remini (actor)

Nicknames

Lee

Variants & related names

Lea, Léa, Lia

Leah name art

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FAQ

What does the name Leah mean?

Leah means “possibly 'weary' or 'wild cow'”. It comes from Hebrew.

Is Leah a popular name?

Yes — Leah has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Leah?

Lee.

What are other forms of Leah?

Lea, Léa, Lia.

Similar names

Sarah · Jane · Rachel · Rebecca · Ruth · Seraphina

More: names starting with L · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.