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Lea-Anne

Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lea-Anne: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1981.

Lea-Anne blends two classic names, each with deep roots. Lea, often derived from the Hebrew Leah, means “weary,” but also shares an Old English origin meaning “meadow” or “clearing,” while Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, means “grace.” This combination became popular in Scotland from the 1970s onward, reflecting a tradition of hyphenated names that unite simplicity with elegance. Among notable bearers, the name is shared by Lea-Anne Ellison, a Scottish actress known for stage and screen, though it is more commonly seen in its un-hyphenated form, Leanne. The first element, Lea, also appears in place names

Girl 3 of 52 years

Peak year
19815 babies
Latest (1984)
#5473 babies
Total births
13since 1981
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1981 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).