Lea vs Leah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

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15 High Risk

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Girl #53 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"weary, delicate, languid"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lea Rank #834

Leah Rank #53

Leah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #834 for Lea.

Is Lea or Leah more popular?

Leah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Lea at #834 in the United States.

What do Lea and Leah mean?

Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin). Leah means "weary, delicate, languid" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lea and Leah boy or girl names?

Lea is primarily a girl name. Leah is primarily a girl name.