Lion
Leibish is a Yiddish diminutive form of the name Leib, which literally translates to lion. It has historically been used as a vernacular nickname or 'kinnui' for the Hebrew name Judah, following the biblical blessing where Judah is compared to a lion's whelp.
Less common today
Leibish isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,248 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor known for roles in independent cinema
