Lea
Meaning of Lea
Lea is a beautiful name for a baby girl. It has multiple pronunciations depending on the language. In English, it is pronounced as LEE. In French, it is pronounced as LEH-ah, and in German, it is pronounced as LAY-ah. The name Lea also has a variation spelled as Leah.
When looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that the name Lea has been consistently popular over the years. It has ranked within the top 1000 names since at least 1880. In recent years, Lea has maintained its popularity with an average occurrence of around 360 per year.
Choosing the name Lea for your baby girl ensures that she will have a timeless and elegant name with international appeal.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as LAY-ah (/leːa/)
English
- Pronunced as LEE (/liː/)
French
- Pronunced as LEH-ah (/leɪə/)
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Notable People Named Lea
| Lea Salonga - Maria Lea Carmen Imutan Salonga is a renowned Filipino singer and actress, celebrated for her performances in musical theatre productions worldwide and honored with prestigious awards such as the Laurence Olivier Award, Tony Award, and FAMAS Award. |
| Lea Katherine Thompson is a multi-talented American actress, singer, dancer, and director. |
| Lea-Marie Becker, also known as Lea, is a German singer-songwriter and keyboardist. |
| Lea Loveless Maurer is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former college swimming coach, known for winning gold and bronze medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics. |
| Léa Seydoux is a highly acclaimed French actor known for her roles in French and Hollywood films, receiving numerous awards and honors throughout her career. |
