Leahmarie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LEE-uh-mah-ree /ˈliːəˌmɑːri/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: weary; English: combination of Leah and Marie
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Leahmarie is a compound name that combines the biblical name Leah with the French name Marie. Leah has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the word "le'ah," which means "weary" or "tired." In the Hebrew Bible, Leah is a significant figure, the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel, as recounted in the Book of Genesis, which dates back to the early first millennium BCE.
The name Leah has been used in various forms across cultures, including the Greek "Lea" and the Latin "Leah," before making its way into English through the Old Testament translations, particularly the King James Bible published in 1611, which popularized many biblical names in the English-speaking world. Marie, on the other hand, is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which means "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." The name was adopted into Greek as "Maria" and later into Latin as "Maria," becoming a common name in medieval Europe, especially in Christian contexts due to its association with the Virgin Mary.
The combination of Leah and Marie into Leahmarie reflects a tradition of merging names, often seen in various cultures, to create unique identities while retaining the significance of the individual components. Culturally, Leahmarie carries the weight of both biblical and Christian heritage, symbolizing endurance and maternal strength through its association with Leah, and purity and grace through its connection to Marie.
The name embodies a blend of historical and spiritual significance, resonating with themes of family and faith. This compound form, while less common, reflects a tradition of name formation that seeks to honor both lineage and religious heritage, showcasing the enduring nature of these names through centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leahmarie was first seen in the United States in 1982.
Leahmarie has ranked as high as #14974 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Leahmarie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Leahmarie 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 Leahmarie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Leahmarie.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10 | 10 |
| 2014 | 11 | 11 |
| 2013 | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 | 12 |
| 2011 | 8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 8 | 8 |
| 2009 | 8 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 6 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Leahmarie
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