Weary or meadow
Lea has two primary etymological paths. In Hebrew, it is a variant of Leah, meaning 'weary' or 'tired.' In English, it functions as a nature name derived from the Old English word 'leah,' meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.'
About 321 girls were named Lea in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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