Leah

Meaning of Leah

Leah means "weary" or "tired." It can also mean "delicate" or "mistress."

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

Popularity of Leah

Leah has held fairly steady, sitting around #58 in 2025 after peaking at #24 in 2010.

Notable people named Leah

• Leah Remini
  American actress and producer
• Leah Thompson
  American actress and director
• Leah Pipes
  American actress
• Leah McSweeney
  American reality television personality
• Leah Jenner
  American musician and socialite

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Questions about the name Leah

What does the name Leah mean?

Leah means leah means "weary" or "tired." it can also mean "delicate" or "mistress.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Leah?

In 2025, Leah ranked #58 for girls, down from #53 the year before.

When was Leah most popular?

Leah peaked at #24 in 2010.