Lea

Meaning of Lea

Lea means "weary" or "tired."

Lea has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lea

Lea has cooled off, slipping to #848 in 2025, down from a peak of #556 in 2011.

Notable people named Lea

• Lea Michele
  Actress, singer, 'Glee' star
• Lea Thompson
  Actress, 'Back to the Future'
• Léa Seydoux
  French actress, 'Blue is the Warmest Color'
• Lea Salonga
  Filipina singer and actress
• Lea DeLaria
  Comedian and actress

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Questions about the name Lea

What does the name Lea mean?

Lea means lea means "weary" or "tired.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Lea a boy's or a girl's name?

Lea is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lea?

In 2025, Lea ranked #848 for girls, down from #834 the year before.

When was Lea most popular?

Lea peaked at #556 in 2011.