Leea

“meadow, delicate” — Associated with the wife of Jacob in the Old Testament

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#14564US 2022

6Births / yr

↓Falling

665All-time births

📅 Since 196100

What does Leea mean and where does it come from?

Leea is a variant spelling of the name Lea, which has Hebrew origins (לֵאָה). It means 'meadow' or 'delicate.' The name has a long history, being biblical in nature and associated with the wife of Jacob in the Old Testament. It is popular in English-speaking countries, especially in the U.S. as a fe

Cultural significance

Leea has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of meadow, delicate.

Peak popularity

Reached #4190 in 1965 — currently #14564 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Leea?

Leea works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Leea Grace

How popular is Leea right now?

Falling — down 82 spots — currently #14564 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1965–2022#14564 · Top 11%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#14564	6	▼ down 82
2021	#14482	6	▼ down 5930 · -54% births
2015	#8552	13	▼ down 1857 · -32% births
2010	#6695	19	▲ up 1311 · +36% births
2005	#8006	14	▼ down 3142 · -42% births
2000	#4864	24	▲ up 932 · +50% births
1995	#5796	16	▲ up 1715 · +45% births
1990	#7511	11	▼ down 2763 · -31% births
1985	#4748	16	▲ up 1379 · +45% births
1980	#6127	11	▲ up 134 · +22% births
1975	#6261	9	▲ up 535 · +29% births
1970	#6796	7	▼ down 2606 · -36% births
1965	#4190	11	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Leea

Best Year1965Rank #4190

Peak Count24

Average Rank#7584

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1965 - 202213 years

The story of Leea

Leea is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1961. With 665 total births recorded, Leea remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4190 in 1965, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #14564 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Leea in 1965:

Lisa Mary Karen Kimberly Susan

Leea by decade

Leea peaked in the 1960s. See all 1960s names →

Decade	Births
1960s	71
1970s	72
1980s	105
1990s	139
2000s ★	169
2010s	109

💎Leea has only 665 total recorded births since 1961 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Leea?

Common

LeeieLeey

What names sound and feel like Leea?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Leea also consider these

Leeza

American · God is my

Lenea

American · Derived from the

Leesa

American · Variant of Lisa

Lelea

American · Heavenly flower

Leeya

Hebrew · delicate, tender

Deea

Romania · Romanian

Lesa

American · Derived form of

Teea

Finland · Gift of God

Common questions about the name Leea

What does the name Leea mean?

Leea means "meadow, delicate" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Leea?

Leea is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Leea have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Leea?

Leea originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How does Leea sound with different last names?

As a one-syllable name, Leea flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Leea ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.

Is Leea trending right now?

Leea is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.