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Leah vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leah

Girl #53 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, delicate, languid"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53
Total SSA Count
3,969
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lee

Girl #5,221 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,221
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Leah Rank #53
Lee Rank #5,221

Leah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #5221 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leah or Lee more popular?

Leah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Lee at #5221 in the United States.

What do Leah and Lee mean?

Leah means "weary, delicate, languid" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "woodland clearing, meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Leah and Lee boy or girl names?

Leah is primarily a girl name. Lee is primarily a girl name.

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