Beloved or heart
Leeba is a Yiddish name derived from the word 'libe', meaning love. It is also frequently associated with the Hebrew word 'lev', which means heart, giving the name a dual sense of affection and core spirit. It has long been used within Jewish communities as a warm, traditional choice.
Less common today
Leeba isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,498 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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