Lea
Pronunciation: [ l-EE ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lea first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 206 babies have been named Lea in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lea is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,113 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,113
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Lea is also used as a girl name, ranked #834.
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About the Name Lea
Lea is a boy name .
Is Lea a boy or girl name? Lea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,113 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #834. Lea is more commonly used as a girl name.
Lea is currently ranked #31,113 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lea include Leandro, Leander, Leam . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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