Leah
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Leah
Strong but sweet, Leah is a classic name that doesn't feel dull or dusty. It's got plenty of dignity, grace, and pluck, making it a solid choice in the 21st century.
Leah was most likely derived from the Hebrew word le'ah, meaning "weary," though it could also be inspired by the Akkadian word littu, meaning "cow."
While these meanings might not appeal to everyone, the Biblical namesake, Leah, is considered an important matriarch in the Old Testament. A mother of seven children and the ill-favored wife of Jacob, Leah teaches resilience, compassion, hope, and faithfulness.
Beyond the Biblical narrative, weariness can be associated with having worked hard, and cows can be seen as symbols of abundance and nourishment. Besides, names with animal meanings are in at the moment.
For the last two decades, Leah has been gaining a considerable following, outranking former Old Testament favorites, such as Sarah, Rebecca, and Rachel. Given to nearly 4000 girls every year, short but substantial Leah strikes the balance between the likes of Amelia and Eliana and those such as Mia and Lily.
Actress Leah Remini, footballer Leah Williamson, and playwright Leah Purcell are current bearers of the name, while in pop culture, Stephanie Meyer's Twilight, the TV shows "Supernatural" and "Grey's Anatomy," and Barbara Kingsolver's novel The Poisonwood Bible all feature fictional Leahs.
If you love Leah but were looking for something that's not such a staple, you could consider another Biblical name, such as Dinah, Lois, Keziah, or Zillah, or perhaps just something similar in sound, like Leia, Lyra, or Celia.
Leah is also given to boys.
Pronounced LEE-uh.
As of October 2026, Leah ranked #58 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #24 in 2010, Nameberry popularity #206.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #35 | 5,609 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #36 | 5,633 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #37 | 5,433 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #40 | 5,200 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #41 | 5,036 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #43 | 4,780 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #45 | 4,527 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #46 | 4,474 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #52 | 4,193 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #53 | 3,973 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #53 | 3,969 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #58 | 3,880 | — | 0 |
World rankings
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Leah on lists
Famous Leahs
- LeahGirl
Biblical first wife of Jacob; sister of Rachel
- Leah ApplebaumGirl
American actress
- Leah AyresGirl
American actress
- Leah Elizabeth FelderGirl
Jenner, American singer; daughter of musician Don Felder
- Leah Marie PipesGirl
American actress
- Leah PurcellGirl
Australian actress
- Leah Marie ReminiGirl
American actress and documentary filmmaker
- Leah Donna DizonGirl
American pop singer
- Leah Schloßberg RabinGirl
wife of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
- Leah Simone MartindaleGirl
Barbadian swimmer
- Leah SongGirl
lead singer of American band Rising Appalachia
- Leah HaywoodGirl
Australian pop singer,songwriter
- Leah KrinskyGirl
American comedy writer
- Leah Joy PoultonGirl
Australian cricketer
- Leah Ward SearsGirl
American jurist
- Leah LaimanGirl
Israeli novelist
- Leah ClarkGirl
American voice actress
- Leah Sibyl CecilGirl
Miss California 2012
- Leah MooreGirl
English comic book writer
- Leah PinsentGirl
Canadian actress
- Leah Van Dale aka CarmellaGirl
American model and pro wrestler
- Leah WoodGirl
English singer; daughter of musician Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones
- Leah StudiGirl
daughter of actor Wes Studi
- Leah Hope Gosselin (b. 2004)Girl
daughter of American TV personalities Jon and Kate Gosselin
- Leah Isadora Behn (b. 2005)Girl
daughter of Princess Martha Louise of Norway and Ari Behn
- Leah Gionta (b. 2008)Girl
daughter of ice hockey player Brian Gionta
- Leah Leann Shirley (b. 2008)Girl
daughter of reality TV personalities Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley of "Teen Mom"
- Leah Sari Still (b. 2010)Girl
daughter of American NFL player Devon Still
- Leah Lou Abramovich (b. 2013)Girl
daughter of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich
- Leah Mills (b. 2014)Girl
daughter of footballer Matt Mills
- Leah JeffriesGirl
American actress
- Leah KatebGirl
Contestant and runner up on season 6 of Love Island USA
Leah in pop culture
- Leah RoseGirl
character in Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins
- Leah BrahmsGirl
character on TV's "Star Trek: The Next Generation"
- Leah PattersonGirl
Baker, character on Australian soap "Home and Away"
- Leah ClearwaterGirl
character in the 'Twilight' series
- Leah the Theatre FairyGirl
character in the Rainbow Magic book series
- Dr. Leah MurphyGirl
character on TV's 'Grey's Anatomy'
- Leah GideonGirl
character on TV's "Supernatural"
- Leah PriceGirl
character in Barbara Kingsolver's "The Poisonwood Bible"
- LeahGirl
character in the video game "Stardew Valley"
- LeahGirl
character in children’s show “Shimmer and Shine”