Debra vs Leiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leiah

Girl #3,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, tired"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,543
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lei

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Debra Rank #3,576
Leiah Rank #3,543

Leiah is more popular, ranked #3543 vs #3576 for Debra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Debra ___

  • Debra Ann
  • Debra Lynn
  • Debra Marie
  • Debra Jean
  • Debra Kay
  • Debra Lee

Leiah ___

  • Leiah Grace
  • Leiah Rose
  • Leiah Jane
  • Leiah Marie
  • Leiah Hope
  • Leiah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Debra

Susan Patricia Linda Barbara Karen

If you choose Leiah

Rachel Hannah Miriam Jacob Joseph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Debra or Leiah more popular?

Leiah is more popular, ranked #3543 compared to Debra at #3576 in the United States.

What do Debra and Leiah mean?

Debra means "bee" (Hebrew D'vorah origin). Leiah means "weary, tired" (Hebrew origin).

Are Debra and Leiah boy or girl names?

Debra is primarily a girl name. Leiah is primarily a girl name.

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