Laeh Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAY //leɪ//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'weary'; English: diminutive of Leah
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Laeh is believed to be a variant of Leah, which has its roots in Hebrew. The Hebrew name לֵאָה (Le'ah) translates to 'weary' or 'tired,' and it appears in the biblical context as the name of one of the wives of Jacob, a significant patriarch in the Hebrew Bible.
Leah is mentioned in the Book of Genesis, where she is depicted as the mother of several of Jacob's children, thus establishing her importance in the biblical narrative. The name Leah was subsequently adopted into Greek as Λεία (Leia) and later into Latin, which helped facilitate its entry into various European languages, including Old French and Middle English, before it became more widely recognized in its modern form.
Throughout history, Leah has been a name associated with various cultural and religious traditions. In the Christian tradition, Leah is often viewed as a figure of resilience and maternal strength, which has contributed to the name's enduring presence in religious texts and teachings.
The name has also been borne by several saints and notable figures throughout the centuries, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness of various societies. The name Laeh, as a variant, may carry similar connotations of strength and endurance, reflecting the qualities associated with its biblical counterpart.
Variations of Leah have appeared in different cultures, often adapted to fit linguistic and phonetic norms, which has allowed the name to maintain its relevance across diverse communities. The symbolic associations of weariness and perseverance resonate with many, making the name a poignant choice in various cultural contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Laeh was first seen in the United States in 1987.
Laeh has ranked as high as #1145 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Laeh has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Laeh is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Laeh was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Laeh
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Laeh.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 |