Leaha Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-uh / liːəHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: weary; English: derived from Leah
Historical & Cultural Background
Leaha is a variant of Leah, which has roots in Hebrew culture. In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with qualities of weariness or delicate beauty. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a feminine name.
Trend Summary
Leaha is a less common variant of Leah, which has seen steady popularity in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Leah
- Lea
International Variants
- Lea (Spanish)
- Léa (French)
- Leah (Hebrew)
Famous people named Leaha
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Fictional characters named Leaha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leaha was first seen in the United States in 1949. Leaha has ranked as high as #1201 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Leaha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leaha
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 10 |