Leiah
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Leiah: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2011.
Leiah is a modern spelling variation of Leah, which traces its roots to the Hebrew name לֵאָה (Le’ah), traditionally understood to mean "weary" or possibly "cow" in ancient times, though a more poetic reading ties it to "mistress" or "ruler." In the Bible, Leah was the first wife of Jacob and mother to six of the twelve tribes of Israel, lending the name deep scriptural resonance. A more recent famous bearer is Leiah Bowden, the innovative Scottish musician and frontwoman of the indie band The Vegan Leather. The name Leah appears as a place name in several locations, including Leah Island, off the coast of Tasmania, though no specific place is tied directly to the Leiah spelling. This softer, elongated version—popularised in Scotland from the 1990s—adds a gentle flourish while keeping the name’s timeless, understated elegance.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20113 babies
- Latest (2011)
- #8103 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2011
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y