Lea
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Lea is a Hebrew name meaning “weary”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.91% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Lea
Lea is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally recorded in the Bible as the name of Jacob’s first wife. The etymology is associated with the Hebrew word le'ah, which is interpreted as weary or wild cow, depending on the linguistic source. Throughout Western history, the name has been utilized across diverse cultures, appearing in various forms to honor the Biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis.
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Gender Usage of the Name Lea
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Lea is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.91% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Lea
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Lea is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 8.9K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.6K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 397 births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 304K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Lea ranked #115 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #136 in 2024 — an improvement of 21 places. Lea maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #72 in 2004. Its lowest recorded position was #1,333 in 1936. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name fell 8 places (from #79 to #115).
Name StyleMethodology
Lea is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 99% of recorded years, averages 626 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 1,347 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Lea
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 3 letters — Short Girl Names
- Starts with
- L — Girl Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Lea relies on a single syllable that creates an intense, minimalist phonetic impact. The name is famously associated with the actress Lea Michele, who rose to prominence through the television show Glee. This simplicity creates an inherently Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Lea
Middle names used with LeaMethodology
Lea is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Lea Ann · Lea Marie · Lea Anne · Lea Nicole · Lea ElizabethView all 284 girl middle names.
- Total 375 middle names used with Lea
- 20 boy middle names used with Lea
- 60 unisex middle names used with Lea
Middle name suggestions for LeaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Lea is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Lea Laura · Lea Linda · Lea Lasha · Lea Lanae · Lea Lucia. View all 261 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Lea
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Lea. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Lea
Sound Like Lea Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Leah · Lia · Leia · View all 39 names
Spelled Like Lea Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Leah · Leia · Leea · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Linda · Lisa · Laura · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Lea Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Ruth · Grace · Joyce · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Lea”
Dictionary Meaning of "Lea"Methodology
alternative form of laave
Examples
- An lea a pariesh o Kilmannan.
More Info
How to Spell Lea in ASL
- L
- e
- a
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