Lea Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lea is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lea?
Lea is spelled L-E-A. The name has 3 letters.
Lea at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lea is commonly associated with a meaning similar to “weary” or “delicate” from its Hebrew roots.
- Origin
- Lea may derive from the Hebrew name Leah, which is found in biblical texts and has been used historically in various cultures.
- Pronunciation
- LEE-uh · 2 syllables
Lea Popularity in 2025
Rank#848
Recorded Births321
- Girls usage fell 15 places to #848 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lea Mean?
Lea is commonly associated with a meaning similar to “weary” or “delicate” from its Hebrew roots.
Origin: Lea may derive from the Hebrew name Leah, which is found in biblical texts and has been used historically in various cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Lea?
PronunciationLEE-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lea?
- History
- The name Lea is commonly linked to its biblical association with Leah, a figure in ancient religious scriptures.
Lea Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 321 | #848 |
| 2024 | Girls | 327 | #833 |
| 2023 | Girls | 349 | #803 |
| 2022 | Girls | 362 | #784 |
| 2021 | Girls | 378 | #752 |
| 2020 | Girls | 363 | #749 |
| 2019 | Girls | 389 | #726 |
| 2018 | Girls | 410 | #709 |
| 2017 | Girls | 337 | #810 |
| 2016 | Girls | 422 | #690 |
| 2015 | Girls | 382 | #739 |
| 2014 | Girls | 416 | #681 |
| 2013 | Girls | 473 | #599 |
| 2012 | Girls | 470 | #609 |
| 2011 | Girls | 528 | #556 |
| 2010 | Girls | 514 | #569 |
| 2009 | Girls | 431 | #675 |
| 2008 | Girls | 479 | #643 |
| 2007 | Girls | 432 | #680 |
| 2006 | Girls | 481 | #607 |
| 2005 | Girls | 473 | #601 |
| 2004 | Girls | 446 | #616 |
| 2003 | Girls | 396 | #668 |
| 2002 | Girls | 382 | #665 |
When Was Lea Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1970 · Girls
593 recorded births
National rank #396
1971 · Girls
536 recorded births
National rank #400
2011 · Girls
528 recorded births
National rank #556
1969 · Girls
527 recorded births
National rank #419
Where Lea Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #428 | 40 |
| MS | #514 | 5 |
| NJ | #535 | 14 |
| IL | #575 | 17 |
| CA | #644 | 48 |
| FL | #692 | 24 |
| IN | #721 | 8 |
| PA | #725 | 13 |