Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Lea
Lea is a girl baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Weary, meadow". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Lea often also consider Lee.
Lea meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Weary, meadow
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Lea to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lea as L·E·A, with 3 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lea is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lea variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Leaa, Leae, Leay, Le.
- Nicknames: Lea works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Lea with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Lea middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lee, Leo, Leah, Lia, Le — full picks on the sibling names for Lea guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lea? Browse our names like Lea guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lea
What does the name Lea mean?
Lea means "Weary, meadow" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Lea?
Lea originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lea?
Lea has 3 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lea a boy's or girl's name?
Lea is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lea in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lea sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lea?
Names that share Lea's sound and style include Lee, Leo, Leah, Lia, Le.
What middle names pair well with Lea?
Good middle-name fits for Lea pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lea is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lea is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lea?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lea share its rhythm without rhyming — Lee, Leo, Leah all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.