Leah

Meaning weary, delicate
Origin Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Leah
Popularity Popular
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification Le-ah

About Leah

Here's a name that has weathered centuries without losing relevance. Biblical origins give it gravitas, while its simple two-syllable structure keeps it accessible and warm. Generation after generation has embraced this choice, each finding something different to love. Some appreciate the religious significance, others simply the gentle sound. It's classic without being stuffy, traditional without feeling old-fashioned. The name suggests kindness, reliability, and quiet strength—attributes that never go out of style. It pairs seamlessly with virtually any middle name and surname combination. For parents seeking something proven and beloved rather than experimental, this represents a safe yet meaningful choice that their daughter will never need to explain or spell repeatedly.

Variations of Name Leah

Lia
Lea
Lee
Leya

Nicknames for Leah

Lee
Lele
Leya
Leahlee
Leah

Famous People Named Leah

Leah ReminiAmerican actress and activist
Leah ChaseAmerican chef and civil rights activist
Leah PritchettAmerican drag racer
Leah GibsonCanadian actress
Leah LaBelleAmerican singer
Leah McSweeneyAmerican reality TV star and fashion designer
Leah SmithAmerican Olympic swimmer
Leah CulverAmerican computer programmer and entrepreneur
Leah PurcellAustralian actress and playwright
Leah LewisAmerican actress
Leah Ward SearsAmerican attorney and former judge
Leah NeubergerAmerican economist and government official
Leah MartindaleTrinidadian model and beauty queen
Leah BracknellBritish actress
Leah LuvAmerican pornographic actress
Leah WashingtonBritish roller coaster crash survivor and activist
Leah PolcarCzech weightlifter
Leah DizonAmerican-born Japanese singer and model
Leah AyresAmerican actress

Characters Named Leah

Leah ClearwaterCharacter from the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer
Leah CarlsonCharacter in the TV show "The OA"
Leah EstrogenCharacter in the comic strip "Doonesbury"
Leah BirchCharacter in the movie "Juno"
Leah BarnesCharacter in the TV show "The Young and the Restless"
Leah HayesCharacter in the TV show "The L Word"
Leah BurkeCharacter in the book "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
Leah BrownCharacter in the movie "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"
Leah KernsCharacter in the TV show "GLOW"
Leah Patterson-BakerCharacter in the Australian TV show "Home and Away"
Leah PriceCharacter in the book "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Leah McCoyCharacter in the TV show "Star Trek - The Original Series"
Leah MontoyaCharacter in the TV show "One Day at a Time"
Leah WalkerCharacter in the TV show "Transparent"

Other Popular Names Beginning with L

Loretta
Lennon
Luz
Lara
Lena
Lexi
Luisa
Lyra
Lea
Laney