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 Ireland: #50
Total births: 8,426
History: Leah has risen sharply in Ireland since the 2000s, popular from Galway to Waterford. The name has found a home among the new generation of Irish families, and its simplicity suits the Irish tradition of strong, clear names that carry well across a hurling pitch.
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| Current rank (2025) | #55 |
| Babies named Leah in 2025 | 88 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 8,426 |
| Peak year | 2006 (444 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #9 |
| Years in records | 1966–2025 (56 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 9 spots |
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 Ireland?
Leah ranked #55 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 88 babies that year.
When was Leah most popular?
Leah peaked in 2006 with 444 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Leah a boy or girl name?
Leah is predominantly a girls' name in Ireland — over 90% of Leahs in registered births are female.
How long has Leah been recorded in Ireland?
Leah appears in birth records in Ireland across 56 years — from 1966 through 2025.