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Leyah

LEE-uh

Leyah is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A variation of Leah, a Hebrew name meaning "weary" or "tired."”. It currently ranks #3847 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2011.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Leyah Means

A variation of Leah, a Hebrew name meaning "weary" or "tired."

The Story of Leyah

This name carries the quiet strength of endurance, a feeling you know intimately as you await your daughter's arrival.

Leyah is a gentle variation of the ancient Hebrew name Leah, which means 'weary' or 'tired.' Despite its literal meaning, Leah was a figure of great significance in the Old Testament, the first wife of Jacob and mother to six of his sons. The name has traveled through biblical narratives and across cultures, always retaining its inherent softness.

There is a deep empathy embedded in the sound of Leyah. When you say your daughter's name, you might feel a sense of shared understanding, a recognition of the journey she will undertake. It’s a name that whispers of quiet resilience and gentle care, qualities you will witness firsthand as you nurture her. This name understands the long wait, the deep love.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Personality Traits

CaringGentleCreativeLoving

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Peak Year

#83 in 2011

Total Births

1,233

First Recorded

1994

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