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Lee vs Leah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Lee Rank #5,221
Leah Rank #53

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lee or Leah more popular?

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

What do Lee and Leah mean?

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

Are Lee and Leah boy or girl names?

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

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