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Leaha

LEE-ah

Leaha is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A modern variation of Leah, meaning 'weary' or 'tired' in Hebrew. It can also mean 'wild cow'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1990.

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OriginHebrew

What Leaha Means

A modern variation of Leah, meaning 'weary' or 'tired' in Hebrew. It can also mean 'wild cow'.

The Story of Leaha

A gentle variation of an ancient name, Leaha holds a quiet empathy, a soft echo of 'weary' that speaks to deep understanding.

Leaha, a modern interpretation of the Hebrew Leah, carries connotations of being 'weary' or 'tired,' but also 'wild cow,' suggesting untamed spirit. Its roots are ancient, but this particular spelling emerged in the 20th century, offering a softer, more contemporary feel to a name steeped in biblical history. It carries a subtle resonance of resilience through hardship.

There is a tender understanding embedded in the name Leaha. When you whisper it, you imagine your daughter’s gentle nature, her capacity for empathy. Writing 'Leaha' on a birth announcement feels like acknowledging a deep, quiet strength, a thoughtfulness that will guide her. It’s a name that suggests she’ll offer comfort to those around her.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

empatheticcaringgentlethoughtful

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#26 in 1990

Total Births

559

First Recorded

1949

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