Leah
Meaning: Weary; delicate; cow (in the pastoral Hebrew tradition)
Origin: Hebrew — from Leah (לֵאָה), possibly from la'ah (to be weary) or from an Akkadian word for cow
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #145
Total births: 3,463
History: Leah surged in the 2000s as a short, sweet name in Australia. The name has a gentle, natural character. Leah represents Australian parents who chose biblical simplicity — soft names in a loud country.
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| Current rank (2025) | #89 |
| Babies named Leah in 2025 | 79 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,463 |
| Peak year | 1983 (168 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #47 |
| Years in records | 1968–2025 (34 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Leah
What does the name Leah mean?
Leah means “Weary; delicate; cow (in the pastoral Hebrew tradition)” from Hebrew — from Leah (לֵאָה), possibly from la'ah (to be weary) or from an Akkadian word for cow roots.
What is the origin of the name Leah?
Leah has Hebrew — from Leah (לֵאָה), possibly from la'ah (to be weary) or from an Akkadian word for cow origin. The traditional meaning is “Weary; delicate; cow (in the pastoral Hebrew tradition)”.
How popular is Leah in Australia?
Leah ranked #89 in Australia in 2025 — given to 79 babies that year.
When was Leah most popular?
Leah peaked in 1983 with 168 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Leah a boy or girl name?
Leah is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Leahs in registered births are female.
How long has Leah been recorded in Australia?
Leah appears in birth records in Australia across 34 years — from 1968 through 2025.