"grace, favor"
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Meaning & Origin
"weary, delicate"
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Annaleah is a compound of two Biblical names: Anna and Leah. Anna derives from the Hebrew Hannah (חַנָּה), meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Leah (לֵאָה) is debated — it may mean 'weary,' 'wild cow,' or 'gazelle' in Hebrew, though many scholars connect it simply to 'delicate.' In the Bible, Leah was Jacob's first wife and mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel. Together, Annaleah creates a name that is both Biblically rich and rhythmically flowing.
Annaleah reflects the trend of combining beloved Biblical names into new compound forms. Parents who love both Anna and Leah independently might choose Annaleah as a way to honor multiple people or simply to create something distinctive with deep roots.
Both Anna and Leah are deeply significant in Judeo-Christian tradition. Anna appears in the New Testament as a prophetess, and Hannah in the Old Testament as the mother of Samuel. Leah as Jacob's first wife is considered a matriarch of Israel. Annaleah carries this dual heritage.
Historical Record
Annaleah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 1,160 babies have been named Annaleah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Annaleah is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #2,786 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Both Anna and Leah appear prominently in the Old Testament
- The name Hannah (Anna's root) appears over 13 times in the Bible
- Leah in the Bible is described as having 'tender eyes' — a mark of beauty in ancient Hebrew culture
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Leah (biblical matriarch) Fictional
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Wife of Jacob and mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel in the Hebrew Bible
Anna (New Testament prophetess) Fictional
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Prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem (Luke 2:36-38)
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #2,786
- Total SSA Count
- 61
- Cultural Origins
- English American Christian
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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About the Name Annaleah
Annaleah is a girl name with English, American, and Christian origins . The name means "grace, favor" in Hebrew Hannah .
Annaleah is currently ranked #2,786 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Annaleah has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Annaleah include Anna, Leah, Annie, and Lee. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Annaleah include Anna, Annabelle, Annalise, Annalee, Annabella . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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