Girl
Lea
meadow, pasture
About Lea
Elegant simplicity defines this three-letter gem that accomplishes remarkable sophistication with minimal fuss. The clean, unadorned quality appeals to minimalist sensibilities while providing classical substance often lacking in trendy alternatives. Its brevity becomes an asset rather than limitation, creating memorable impact through refined restraint. The name carries literary and cultural weight across multiple traditions, lending depth without ostentation. Pronunciation remains straightforward yet the spelling offers subtle European flair that elevates it beyond overly simple counterparts. This choice suits families appreciating timeless grace over flashy contemporary options, valuing substance and heritage. The understated nature allows the individual personality to shine rather than being overshadowed by elaborate naming. It works seamlessly in professional contexts while retaining warmth in personal settings, demonstrating impressive versatility across all life stages and circumstances.
Popularity of the Name Lea
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #709 | ||||
| 1881 | #716 | ||||
| 1882 | #857 | ||||
| 1883 | #572 | ||||
| 1884 | #551 | ||||
| 1885 | #549 | ||||
| 1886 | #949 | ||||
| 1887 | #825 | ||||
| 1888 | #622 | ||||
| 1889 | #993 | ||||
| 1890 | #777 | ||||
| 1891 | #711 | ||||
| 1892 | #816 | ||||
| 1893 | #674 | ||||
| 1894 | #564 | ||||
| 1896 | #660 | ||||
| 1897 | #849 | ||||
| 1898 | #591 | ||||
| 1899 | #743 | ||||
| 1900 | #665 | ||||
| 1901 | #870 | ||||
| 1902 | #680 | ||||
| 1903 | #882 | ||||
| 1904 | #951 | ||||
| 1905 | #770 | ||||
| 1906 | #751 | ||||
| 1907 | #755 | ||||
| 1908 | #659 | ||||
| 1909 | #782 | ||||
| 1910 | #904 | ||||
| 1911 | #599 | ||||
| 1912 | #752 | ||||
| 1913 | #807 | ||||
| 1914 | #773 | ||||
| 1915 | #861 | ||||
| 1916 | #768 | ||||
| 1917 | #851 | ||||
| 1918 | #740 | ||||
| 1919 | #808 | ||||
| 1920 | #925 | ||||
| 1921 | #931 | ||||
| 1922 | #806 | ||||
| 1923 | #904 | ||||
| 1924 | #981 | ||||
| 1925 | #970 | ||||
| 1926 | #916 | ||||
| 1927 | #900 | ||||
| 1928 | #849 | ||||
| 1929 | #926 | ||||
| 1930 | #813 | ||||
| 1931 | #808 | ||||
| 1932 | #974 | ||||
| 1933 | #831 | ||||
| 1934 | #806 | ||||
| 1935 | #878 | ||||
| 1936 | #891 | ||||
| 1937 | #777 | ||||
| 1938 | #836 | ||||
| 1939 | #871 | ||||
| 1940 | #813 | ||||
| 1941 | #715 | ||||
| 1942 | #775 | ||||
| 1943 | #803 | ||||
| 1944 | #840 | ||||
| 1945 | #770 | ||||
| 1946 | #735 | ||||
| 1947 | #680 | ||||
| 1948 | #672 | ||||
| 1949 | #747 | ||||
| 1950 | #703 | ||||
| 1951 | #669 | ||||
| 1952 | #598 | ||||
| 1953 | #643 | ||||
| 1954 | #579 | ||||
| 1955 | #501 | ||||
| 1956 | #477 | ||||
| 1957 | #518 | ||||
| 1958 | #450 | ||||
| 1959 | #475 | #330 | |||
| 1960 | #503 | ||||
| 1961 | #483 | ||||
| 1962 | #471 | ||||
| 1963 | #458 | ||||
| 1964 | #482 | ||||
| 1965 | #455 | #305 | |||
| 1966 | #436 | ||||
| 1967 | #403 | ||||
| 1968 | #428 | ||||
| 1969 | #419 | ||||
| 1970 | #397 | ||||
| 1971 | #400 | ||||
| 1972 | #434 | ||||
| 1973 | #445 | ||||
| 1974 | #431 | ||||
| 1975 | #466 | #543 | |||
| 1976 | #510 | #381 | |||
| 1977 | #481 | ||||
| 1978 | #502 | #584 | |||
| 1979 | #436 | #501 | |||
| 1980 | #457 | #463 | |||
| 1981 | #460 | ||||
| 1982 | #519 | #491 | |||
| 1983 | #537 | ||||
| 1984 | #494 | #495 | |||
| 1985 | #528 | ||||
| 1986 | #570 | #376 | |||
| 1987 | #561 | ||||
| 1988 | #544 | ||||
| 1989 | #565 | ||||
| 1990 | #515 | ||||
| 1991 | #589 | #281 | |||
| 1992 | #631 | #250 | |||
| 1993 | #584 | #559 | #281 | ||
| 1994 | #595 | #480 | #211 | ||
| 1995 | #649 | #347 | #275 | ||
| 1996 | #568 | #412 | #189 | ||
| 1997 | #615 | #718 | #424 | #212 | |
| 1998 | #637 | #605 | #308 | #179 | |
| 1999 | #643 | #460 | #264 | #166 | |
| 2000 | #663 | #667 | #319 | #154 | |
| 2001 | #685 | #541 | #471 | #105 | |
| 2002 | #665 | #528 | #304 | #75 | |
| 2003 | #669 | #512 | #529 | #61 | |
| 2004 | #616 | #567 | #394 | #30 | |
| 2005 | #602 | #650 | #292 | #34 | |
| 2006 | #608 | #492 | #232 | #31 | |
| 2007 | #680 | #588 | #261 | #49 | |
| 2008 | #643 | #580 | #529 | #45 | |
| 2009 | #675 | #680 | #251 | #47 | |
| 2010 | #569 | #704 | #345 | #41 | |
| 2011 | #556 | #601 | #279 | #38 | |
| 2012 | #610 | #566 | #389 | #34 | |
| 2013 | #599 | #604 | #388 | #27 | |
| 2014 | #682 | #579 | #477 | #30 | |
| 2015 | #739 | #503 | #297 | #34 | |
| 2016 | #690 | #675 | #264 | #37 | |
| 2017 | #810 | #511 | #357 | #31 | |
| 2018 | #710 | #583 | #400 | #37 | |
| 2019 | #727 | #530 | #472 | #41 | |
| 2020 | #751 | #470 | #464 | #41 | |
| 2021 | #754 | #559 | #312 | #43 | |
| 2022 | #786 | #546 | #476 | #45 | |
| 2023 | #804 | #669 | #765 | #51 | |
| 2024 | #833 | #593 | #588 | #65 | |
| 2025 | #848 | #616 | #507 | #67 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Lea
Names Similar to Lea
Nicknames for Lea
- Lee
- Lele
- Leelee
- Li
- Lia
Famous People Named Lea
| Lea Salonga | Filipino singer and actress |
| Lea Seydoux | French actress |
| Lea Michele | American actress and singer |
| Lea DeLaria | American comedian and actress |
| Lea Thompson | American actress |
| Lea Fastow | American businesswoman |
| Lea De Mae | Czech adult film actress |
| Lea T | Brazilian transgender model |
| Lea Massari | Italian actress |
| Lea Schiavo | Italian Olympic gymnast |
| Lea Dellecave | American reality TV star |
| Lea von Acken | German actress |
| Lea Bouwmeester | Dutch politician |
| Lea La Salle | French journalist |
| Lea Verou | Greek computer scientist |
| Lea Ann Parsley | American skeleton racer |
| Lea Goldstein | Israeli volleyball player |
| Lea Goldammer | German motorcycle racer |
| Lea Rocchetti | Italian rhythmic gymnast |
| Lea Winkler | Austrian ice hockey player |
Characters Named Lea
| Lea Michele | in Glee - TV series |
| Lea Thompson | in Back to the Future - film series |
| Lea DeLaria | as Big Boo in Orange is the New Black - TV series |
| Lea Blackthorn | in The Dark Artifices - book series by Cassandra Clare |
| Lea Nightingale | in The Nightingale Legacy - book by Catherine Coulter |
| Lea Caramelle | in The Selection series - book by Kiera Cass |
| Lea Tepes | in Castlevania - animated series |
| Lea the Unforgiven | in The Saga of Seven Suns - book series by Kevin J. Anderson |