Leah
Leah comes from the Hebrew "Le'ah," of uncertain meaning. The most popular theory traces it to "la'ah" (weary, exhausted). A second theory suggests it derives from an Akkadian word for wild cow. In the Hebrew Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob and the mother of six of the twelve tribes of Israel, including Judah (the ancestor of David and Jesus). Jacob was tricked into marrying Leah instead of her younger sister Rachel, whom he loved. Leah was moderately popular in early 20th-century America, declined mid-century, and then had a remarkable revival. It entered the US top 50 in 2008 and continues to climb. Leah Remini (born 1970), the actress known for "The King of Queens," gave the name a contemporary charge. Leah (in the Book of Genesis) gave the name deep biblical roots. I find Leah has a brisk, slightly biblical quality — the "L" opening is gentle, and the single syllable is direct. The name sounds both ancient and modern. Leah has been climbing strongly as the biblical-name trend continues. Leah is a female name of Hebrew origin that means "Weary (or "wild cow")". Brisk, biblical, and contemporary. The name sounds direct. Leahs tend to be steady. US top 50 since 2008. Rising. Well-known people named Leah include Leah (biblical), Leah Remini (actress), Leah (Hebrew name), Leah (fictional, various). Common variations and related forms of Leah include Lea (German/French), Leia (variant, made famous by Star Wars), Lia (Italian), Léa (French).