Lea Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLEE-uh / liːəHebrew; French
Meaning
Hebrew: 'weary'; French: 'meadow'
Historical & Cultural Background
Lea is a name with roots in Hebrew culture, often associated with the biblical figure Leah, who was the wife of Jacob. In French, the name is linked to the word for 'meadow', suggesting a connection to nature. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen varying degrees of popularity over time.
Trend Summary
Lea has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Leah
- Lea
International Variants
- Lea (Italian)
- Leah (English)
- Léa (French)
- Lía (Spanish)
Famous people named Lea
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Fictional characters named Lea
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lea was first seen in the United States in 1890. Lea has ranked as high as #873 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Lea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lea
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 19 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 9 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 |