At a Glance: Name: Lea – Meaning: from Hebrew Leah, traditionally rendered 'weary' (though debated); separately, directly from the English word 'lea,' meaning meadow or pasture – Origin: Hebrew (form of Leah) / English (from 'lea, ' meadow) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LEE-ah
Lea is a Hebrew (form of Leah) / English (from 'lea, ' meadow) girl's name meaning “from Hebrew Leah, traditionally rendered 'weary' (though debated); separately, directly from the English word 'lea,' meaning meadow or pasture”. It appears in 4 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Lea
Meaning: From Hebrew Leah, traditionally rendered 'weary' (though debated); separately, directly from the English word 'lea,' meaning meadow or pasture.
Origin: Hebrew (form of Leah) / English (from 'lea, ' meadow).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lea
Phonetic: LEE-ah IPA: /ˈliːə/
Popularity of Lea
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
Lists That Include Lea
- 200+ Beautiful Short Girl Names We’re Loving 2026
- 175+ Latin Baby Girl Names That Are Classic and Timeless
- Baby Names That Mean Brave or Courageous
- Pretty Baby Girl Names That Are Simply Lovely
Similar Names
Nia · Mia · Aria · Ava · Lila · May
