Girl Hebrew 2 syllables

Leah

LEE-ah /ˈliːə/

"Gentle and steadfast" — a name of biblical grace and quiet enduring strength

Leah is one of the oldest names still in everyday use, rooted in the Hebrew scriptures as the elder daughter of Laban and first wife of Jacob. The precise meaning is debated — 'weary', 'wild cow', or possibly 'delicate' — but the character herself is defined by resilience and quiet faithfulness. Leah lived under the shadow of her more celebrated sister Rachel, yet became the ancestor of six of Israel's twelve tribes. Her name has carried that story of unacknowledged strength for three thousand years.

Quick Facts

Letters4

SyllablesLe-ah

GenderGirl

OriginHebrew

Root WordLe'ah

MeaningWeary; wild cow; delicate

PopularityPopular

Peak Year2010

Trend → Stable

Name DayMarch 22

Nicknames LeeLea

About the Name Leah

Leah's meaning in Hebrew is debated — possibilities include 'weary', 'wild cow', or 'delicate'. In cultural context, she represents quiet resilience and unacknowledged strength.

Yes — Leah appears prominently in Genesis as the first wife of Jacob and mother of six of Israel's twelve tribes.

Princess Leia's name from Star Wars is a variation of Leah — creator George Lucas chose it partly for its biblical resonance.

Leah Grace, Leah Marie, Leah Ann, and Leah Rose are all lovely combinations.

Leah has been consistently in the US top-50 girl names since the early 2000s, valued for its simple elegance and biblical roots.

Personality of Leah

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Leah

creativity 75%

elegance 78%

independence 80%

intelligence 82%

strength 85%

warmth 90%

Famous People Named Leah

Leah (Genesis)

Biblical matriarch, first wife of Jacob and mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel

Leah Remini

American actress and activist, known for King of Queens

Princess Leia

While spelled differently, many Leahs share cultural connection to the beloved Star Wars princess

Middle Names for Leah

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Leah

Leah Grace Leah Marie Leah Ann Leah Rose Leah Joy Leah Faith Leah Hope Leah Claire Leah Mae Leah Nicole

Names Similar to Leah

Similar Sound

Mia

Similar Meaning

Naomi Miriam Abigail

Sibling Name Ideas

Caleb Levi Micah Naomi

History of Leah

c. 1900 BCE

Leah appears in Genesis as Jacob's wife and mother of six sons, including Judah and Levi

Medieval era

Name popular in Jewish communities; used by Christians for its biblical roots

1977

Star Wars introduces Princess Leia (alternate spelling), blending the name with pop culture

2000s

Leah rises in the US top-50 as biblical names return to fashion

2010

Leah peaks in the US, its highest modern ranking

Numerology & Symbolism of Leah

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Cancer

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Soft Gold

💎

Lucky Stone

Topaz

🌸

Lucky Flower

Daisy

Leah Around the World

How Leah is written in different languages and scripts

ليا

Arabic

リア

Japanese

Лея

Russian

레아

Korean

利亚

Chinese

Λέα

Greek

लिया

Hindi

לֵאָה

Hebrew

Looking for Name Ideas?

Explore our name inspiration guides