Leba
Meaning
"beloved, dear one"
Origin: Yiddish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,675
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Lee, Leb
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"beloved, dear one"
Origin: Yiddish
"spring of water, water source"
Origin: Hebrew מַעְיָן
Maayan is more popular, ranked #6596 vs #6675 for Leba.
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Maayan is more popular, ranked #6596 compared to Leba at #6675 in the United States.
Leba means "beloved, dear one" (Yiddish origin). Maayan means "spring of water, water source" (Hebrew מַעְיָן origin).
Leba is primarily a girl name. Maayan is primarily a girl name.