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Leah

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Meaning and origin
Leah is a English girl name. The meaning of the name is `Weary, tiresome`.

Where is it used?
The name Leah is mainly used in English, Jewish and in the bible.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Lia (In Italian)
L�a (In French)
Lee (In English)
Lea (In English)
Leia (In English)

In combination with other names:
In English (Modern): Leatrice (F)

Extra information:
From Old English. Alternative meanings (Assyrian) Ruler

What Leah`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Leah:
That nobody else at my school name leah
The worst thing about the name:
Teacher pronounce your name wrong as lee
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
Idk what would fit my personality better than it is
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leah:
Lots of meanings (ruler, weary, from the meadow, gazelle, etc)
The worst thing about the name:
It's getting WAY more popular these days
If my name wasn`t Leah....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leah:
its cute and short and I think its quite a pretty name x
The worst thing about the name:
well, a couple of times people have spelt my name wrong, but it dosn't happen very often and apart from that, I can't find a fault!
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
I would be called Rihanna ;], which I kinda prefer because she is my idol x
Extra information:
Well, My friends don't give me a nickname, but my parents and some distant relatives call me Leapster and Leapy :] x
The best thing about the name Leah:
It's fairly unique as I only know around 3 other girls with the same name and we all spell it differently. There's Lia, Leigha, Lea and I'm Leah. This guy who used to be obsessed with me called me his Princess Leia (Star Wars) which was kind of cute and cringey! I also love the way my welsh relatives say my name it sort of like Leah and Leia rolled into the same.
The worst thing about the name:
You can't really shorten it. All my friends name's can be shortened to something. I dont like Lee 'cause I feel like a boy. My ex used to call me Leo.
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
I'd have been a boy named Joshua. I used to hate my nme but I love how individual I am with it.
Extra information:
It's a pretty name. BUT IT DOES RHYME WITH QUEER AND GONORRHEA.
The best thing about the name Leah:
for me ,its the best name coz its like showing my identity and the best of it is thAt it sounds good ..xoxo
The worst thing about the name:
nothing !
If my name wasn`t Leah....:

Extra information:
my parents calls me leih or lai and its so cute
The best thing about the name Leah:
for me ,its the best name coz its like showing my identity and the best of it is thAt it sounds good ..xoxo
The worst thing about the name:
nothing !
If my name wasn`t Leah....:

Extra information:
my parents calls me leih or lai and its so cute
The best thing about the name Leah:
i love it
The worst thing about the name:
people do not no how to spell it
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
it would be horrible
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Leah:
It's my name! ;)
The worst thing about the name:
There is nothing bad about being called Leah. Sometimes people call me Princess Leia but I find that amusing. Also I get called Lee quite a lot (normally by teachers or doctors, which is quite annoying!
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
Hmm, I dont know! My parents thought I was going to be a boy and were calling me Christopher! :s
Extra information:
My middle name is Elizabeth. I love my christian names! :D
The best thing about the name Leah:
unique great rocking
The worst thing about the name:
people dnt get the meaning
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
lehlogonolo
Extra information:
i lyk mi name
The best thing about the name Leah:
It's simple, but not boring, it works for girls and women of all ages, and it's really pretty.
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing really; sometimes my friends call me Princess Leia and Lee-lee but I don't really care (Star Wars is cool=D).Oh, and my cousin calls me Lee Bee.
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
I don't really know what I would name myself if I had a choice...I can't really imagine myself with any other name. My mom was also thinking about naming me Annika (Ahn-uh-kuh, not Anne-i-kuh) and I think she also liked the name Anna.
Extra information:
My middle name is Marie. I think it flows very nicely. No one has ever mispronounced my name and most people know how to spell it.
The best thing about the name Leah:
my name is leah and my middle name is marie so it pretty and nice to have a name leah
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Leah....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leah:
it is special
The worst thing about the name:
nothing
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
holly
Extra information:
no
The best thing about the name Leah:
i look like the name leah
The worst thing about the name:
everyone can spell it
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
it would be maria
Extra information:
lots of people call me le lu
The best thing about the name Leah:
It is unique
The worst thing about the name:
I hate the fact some people cannot pronounce it!!!
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
Selena
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leah:
Not many people have that name
The worst thing about the name:
Nothing i like leah, lee, lee lee and le-lu
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
id be called ruby
Extra information:
the name is not widley used its unique and beatiful
The best thing about the name Leah:
its different
The worst thing about the name:
getting called lee lee
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
ide be named andy!
Extra information:
i love my name but i would like it if it was leeah
The best thing about the name Leah:
It is a pretty name, and not overused...
The worst thing about the name:
Getting called Lee, why shorten a short name? And having to tell people how to spell it everytime.
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
I wouldn't want any other name actually :)
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leah:
Everyone compliments the name and thinks it's beautiful.
The worst thing about the name:
My nickname was Leah Peah Gonorrhea...
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
I actually like my name. It would stay the same.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leah:
its different and a lot of people like the name..also there aren't many leahs in my hometown
The worst thing about the name:
most people call me lee!
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
i have no idea
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leah:
It is unique and pretty
The worst thing about the name:
You get called Lee a lot
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
It would have been Emily
Extra information:
It is a simple name and very beautiful
The best thing about the name Leah:
People tell me it's so pretty
The worst thing about the name:
Sometimes people call me Lee
If my name wasn`t Leah....:

Extra information:
I love it!
The best thing about the name Leah:
its different
The worst thing about the name:
sometimes people pronounce it wrong!
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
??
Extra information:
no!
The best thing about the name Leah:
My older sister named me Leah Marie and I love it!!
The worst thing about the name:
People never know how to spell it
If my name wasn`t Leah....:
I dont think so life is what you make of it not what your name is has nothing to do with it
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leah:
People often say what a pretty name it is.
The worst thing about the name:
People mispronounce it, but that happens with a lot of names.
If my name wasn`t Leah....:

Extra information:
I've enjoyed having a name that was different and liked by so many.

More `Leah` links
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Leah in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Leah

Leah appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 68. In the last 128 years Leah has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 14 times. 2004 was a `top year` for the name Leah. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #64. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	68
2006	69
2005	68
2004	64
2003	81
2002	87
2001	87
2000	96
1999	103
1998	107
1997	104
1996	98
1995	103
1994	101
1993	92
1992	96
1991	91
1990	82
1980	84
1970	192
1960	344
1950	384
1940	334
1930	377
1920	286
1910	271
1900	252
1890	184
1880	210