Leah
Pronunciation: [ l-EE-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 467 babies have been named Leah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leah is past its peak , currently ranked #20,863 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,863
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Leah is also used as a girl name, ranked #53.
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About the Name Leah
Leah is a boy name .
Is Leah a boy or girl name? Leah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,863 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53. Leah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Leah is currently ranked #20,863 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Leah include Leandro, Leander, Leam . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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