Leah vs Lea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leah

Girl #53 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"weary, delicate, languid"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

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15 High Risk

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Leah Rank #53

Lea Rank #834

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

Is Leah or Lea more popular?

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

What do Leah and Lea mean?

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

Are Leah and Lea boy or girl names?

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