Baby Names: Leah

Leah

A biblical name for the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six leaders of Israel's 12 tribes. The name was influenced during the 1980s and 1990s by actress Lea Thompson best-known for her role in the "Back to the Future" film trilogy and as the star of the television sitcom "Caroline in the City." Occasionally used as a combination or blended name such as Leanna, Leanora, and Leatrice.

Popularity: Girls: Ranked #33 in 2012; See More Popularity Rankings

Origin: Hebrew

Gender: Female

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Variations: Lee +; Submitted by: kristabrancato
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Lele +; Levi +; Submitted by: lindaaloi302511
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Lia +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Lea +; Submitted by: deby622
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Lee +; Leia +; Leya +; Lia +; Add an Alternative

Nicknames: Lee +; Submitted by: kristabrancato
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Famous Leahs: Sister to Rachel in the Bible, wife to Jacob; Leah Remini (actress); Add a Famous Leah

Sibling Name Ideas: Submitted by: GriffinandArcher
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Andrea +; Submitted by: christinafaessel
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Jacob +; Submitted by: mandlfagan4
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: Biblical Girl Names; Most Popular Baby Names in Ireland; Hebrew Girl Baby Names

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