Leah

Pronunciation: [ l-EE-uh ]

Boy Name #20,863 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Leah is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EE-uh.

Parents who love the name Leah often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,863
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Leandro #500 Leander #1751 Leam #3021

Also a Girl Name

Leah is also used as a girl name, ranked #53.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leah

Is Leah a boy or girl name?

Leah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20863. As a girl name, it is ranked #53. Leah is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Leah?

Leah is pronounced l-EE-uh.

How popular is the name Leah?

Leah is currently ranked #20863 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Leah a common or rare name?

Leah is an uncommon name, ranked #20863 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Leah

Leah is a boy name .

Is Leah a boy or girl name? Leah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,863 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #53. Leah is more commonly used as a girl name.

Leah is currently ranked #20,863 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Leah include Leandro, Leander, Leam . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.