The 99 Best Middle Names for Leah

Middle Names for Leah

Congratulations on the birth of your daughter! You’ve already figured out her first name, so it’s time to move on to the exciting part: picking a middle name for her!

Making this selection for your newborn can be an exciting, but also somewhat intimidating, process to go through and complete. You may be perplexed as to which middle name will best match your daughter’s given name given the plethora of options.

That’s why I’ve written my tips to help you choose the middle name for your child. You can go through some quick lists to help you make your pick – you’re guaranteed to fall in love with at least one of them!

What Does Leah Mean?

Leah has a variety of meanings in different languages, cultures, and countries, and there are multiple possible meanings for the name “Leah.” This name can have a variety of meanings.

In the United States, it means tired or drained of energy; the light of the sun in Celtic and Gaelic; tired or worn out in Hebrew; the brightness of the sun in Irish; mistress, ruler in Assyrian and glad tidings in Greek. Another Hebrew middle name option for Leah is Hadassah, meaning “myrtle tree.”

People believe that the name of their children can have an impact on their future success in life. It can also have a bearing on a child, what their name means.

As a result, people often choose names based on their meanings, believing that the meaning of the child’s name may reflect the nature of the child or influence the child later on.

How Do You Pronounce Leah?

Leah is pronounced as LAY-ah.

Famous People Called Leah

  • Leah Manning (1886–1977), British activist and politician
  • Leah Rabin (1928–2000), wife of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin
  • Leah Rosenthal (1879–1930), Australian nurse who served in World War I
  • Leah Ward Sears (born 1955), American judge
  • Leah Horowitz (runner) (born 1933), Israeli Olympic hurdler
  • Leah Kaslar (born 1985), Australian rules footballer
  • Leah Krinsky, American comedy writer
  • Leah Laiman (born 1946), American writer
  • Leah McHenry (born 1984), Canadian musician and music educator

How Common is the Name Leah?

The first name Leah was given to a child in February 11th, 1867, according to the Social Security Administration’s birth record database.

The name Leah has never been outside of the top 500 baby names of girl in the United States since 1880, when it was first introduced. In 2010, when the name was rated as the 24th most popular girl’s name in the United States, it reached its peak popularity. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, it became a more common name in other parts of the world.

From 1996 to 2011, it was a top 50 name in the United Kingdom, a top 25 name in Ireland from 2002 to 2014, and a top 100 name in Norway from 2003 to 2014. The name was ranked 35th in the United States, 78th in the United Kingdom, 27th in Ireland, and 19th in Norway in 2014.

How to Choose the Perfect Name to go With Leah

The most appropriate middle name for Leah is the one that blends nicely with her first and last names. For example, choose the middle names you want for Leah from the list below and jot them down on a piece of paper.

Say the names out loud with Leah at the start. For example, Leah Ann.  Remove any names that are strange, bizarre, or difficult to pronounce.

Step 2 should be repeated, but this time include the last name and listen to how it sounds. Delete any further names that don’t sound suitable.

Examine the initials of the remaining names and identify the ones that work particularly well together. Make certain that it does not sound absurd or harsh. Consider looking for ones that can be given nicknames when they are grouped together.

By the time you are finished with steps 1-4, you will have cut down the selection to a manageable amount of options that will assist you in deciding on the middle name for Leah.

99 Best Middle Names for Leah

We’ve pulled together the best girl’s names that go well with the name Leah. Here’s our list:

1Leah Serena
2Leah Audrey
3Leah Elianna
4Leah Blake
5Leah Luna
6Leah Adelaide
7Leah Matilda
8Leah Eloise
9Leah Genevieve
10Leah Jane
Leah Adelyn
11Leah Olivia
12Leah Eleanor
13Leah Ellie
14Leah Aitana
15Leah Alice
16Leah Angel
17Leah Quinn
18Leah Nylah
19Leah Ryan
20Leah Skylar
21Leah Camila
22Leah Stella
23Leah Amelia
24Leah Katherine
25Leah Mariana
Leah Camila
26Leah Maeve
27Leah Annalee
28Leah Anna
29Leah Mckenna
30Leah Makenna
31Leah Hattie
32Leah Gianna
33Leah Sloane
34Leah Natalie
35Leah Jade
36Leah Gracelyn
37Leah Lillian
38Leah Emelia
39Leah Rosie
40Leah Nina
Leah Emelia
41Leah Kayla
42Leah Skye
43Leah Esme
44Leah Dylan
45Leah Monroe
46Leah Journey
47Leah Payton
48Leah Eden
49Leah Parker
50Leah Norah
51Leah Wynter
52Leah Addilyn
53Leah Wren
54Leah Valentina
55Leah Lilly
Leah Wynter
56Leah Alexandra
57Leah Lainey
58Leah Bella
59Leah Jacqueline
60Leah Jasmine
61Leah Hazel
62Leah Daleyza
63Leah Brooke
64Leah Faith
65Leah Willa
66Leah Phoenix
67Leah Azalea
68Leah Elaine
69Leah Celine
70Leah Mabel
Leah Azalea
71Leah Maren
72Leah Anastasia
73Leah Briella
74Leah Finley
75Leah Reagan
76Leah Rylee
77Leah Isabella
78Leah Catalina
79Leah Mira
80Leah Mae
81Leah Naomi
82Leah Lydia
83Leah Kimberly
84Leah Demi
85Leah Raelyn
Leah Kimberly
86Leah Raven
87Leah Scarlet
88Leah Annabelle
89Leah Clara
90Leah Melanie
91Leah Astrid
92Leah Janelle
93Leah Josephine
94Leah Charlee
95Leah Alexandria
96Leah Juniper
97Leah Abigail
98Leah Gwendolyn
99Leah Harmony
Leah Juniper
100Leah Adele
101Leah Caroline
102Leah Belle
103Leah Gwen
104Leah Joelle
105Leah Joy
106Leah Michelle
107Leah Danielle
108Leah Renee
109Leah Marie
110Leah Denise
111Leah Magnolia
112Leah Gabrielle
113Leah Scarlett
114Leah Irene
115Leah Pearl
116Leah Alexis
117Leah Camille
118Leah Celeste
119Leah Raquel
120Leah Eileen
121Leah Isabelle
122Leah Grace
124Leah Nicole
125Leah Christine
126Leah Ruth
127Leah Madison
128Leah Capri
129Leah Faye
130Leah Rose
131Leah Dawn
132Leah Nadine
133Leah Margot
134Leah Selene
135Leah Gabriella
136Leah June
137Leah Brielle
138Leah Penelope
139Leah Elizabeth
140Leah Heaven
141Leah Evelyn
142Leah Lane
143Leah Evangeline
144Leah Vivienne
145Leah Dior
146Leah Hope
147Leah Violet
148Leah Ivy
149Leah Avery
150Leah Harmoni

First Name for Middle Name Leah

If you have already decided on Leah as the middle name you might be looking for the perfect first name as Leah makes a great middle name. We have our top 10 here!

Lucy Leah
Aitana Leah
Vivian Leah
Sawyer Leah
Allison Leah
Rosie Leah
Carolina Leah
Anastasia Leah
Juliette Leah
Harley Leah

If you like Leah as a middle name, you might want to look at a middle name for Kehlani

10 Classic Middle Names That Go With Leah

Leah Willa
Leah Beatrice
Leah Eliza
Leah Alice
Leah Myrtle
Leah Charlotte
Leah Clementine
Leah Eloise
Leah Arabella
Leah Claire

10 Modern Names That Go With Leah

Leah Kylie
Leah Emerson
Leah Lyla
Leah Millie
Leah Dana
Leah Remington
Leah Aria
Leah Phoenix
Leah Cove
Leah Rain

10 Unusual Middle Names That Go With Leah

Leah Niamh
Leah Farren
Leah Analia
Leah Sena
Leah Diem
Leah Layla
Leah Effie
Leah Bronywyn
Leah Brinley
Leah Darby
Leah Analia

European Names That Match the Name Leah

If you love European names or even have European ancestry we’ve compiled the best Irish, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Polish names to go with Leah. We’ve kept these spelt in their original authentic way, but you can always update the spelling if you prefer.

7 Irish Middle Names That Go with Leah

If you like Irish girl names check out our post.

Leah Shannon
Leah Blathnaid (blaw-nid)
Leah Roisin (ro-sheen)
Leah Maebh (Maeve)
Leah Dearbhla (durv-la)
Leah Mairead (mi-rade)
Leah Kayleigh (kay-lee)

7 French Names to Go with Leah

Leah Bernadette
Leah Léna
Leah Mallory
Leah Ila
Leah Colette
Leah Odette
Leah Léonie

7 Spanish Names That Go with Leah

Leah Samantha
Leah Carla
Leah Alba
Leah Valeria
Leah Brianna
Leah Victoria
Leah Alma

7 Italian Names for Leah

Leah Lavinia
Leah Maria
Leah Fioretta
Leah Arianna
Leah Benedetta
Leah Loredana
Leah Azzurra
Leah Fioretta

7 German Names for Leah

Leah Elfriede
Leah Sofie
Leah Katharina
Leah Herta
Leah Luise
Leah Emmi
Leah Elise

7 Polish Names for Leah

Leah Ewelina
Leah Rozalia
Leah Kamila
Leah Jolanta
Leah Felicja
Leah Ludwika
Leah Franciszka

Names of Certain Length

If you have a long or short surname, you might want to choose middle names with just 1, 2 or 3 syllables, we’ve got the best of each to help you choose the best middle name for your child.

7 Names for Leah with 1 Syllable

Leah Rue
Leah Claire
Leah Bea
Leah Bree
Leah Kate
Leah Faith
Leah Blaire

7 Names for Leah with 2 Syllables

Leah Louise
Leah Olive
Leah Ava
Leah Cora
Leah Orchid
Leah Joanne
Leah Bella
Leah Ava

7 Names for Leah with 3 Syllables

Leah Jocelyn
Leah Brianna
Leah Addison
Leah Trinity
Leah Isabel
Leah Naomi
Leah Sierra

Names for Leah with the Same Initial

Leah Lainey
Leah Lila
Leah Laura
Leah Lana
Leah Lilly
Leah Liliana
Leah Lyla

7 Names for Leah Starting with A Vowel

Leah Ana
Leah Emerson
Leah Ophelia
Leah Emmalyn
Leah Ava
Leah Angelina
Leah Aitana

Nicknames for Leah

Leah is often given the following nicknames: Lea and Lee.

Different Ways to Spell Leah

  • Leeah
  • Lee
  • Leigh
  • Lia
  • Lea
  • Leea
  • Liah

Similar Names Like Leah

  • Hannah.
  • Rachel.
  • Sarah.
  • Chloe.
  • Anna.
  • Lydia.
  • Julia.
  • Layla.

If you like these names, check out our post on names that go with Kennedy

Sibling Names for Leah

  • Hannah
  • Rachel
  • Sarah
  • Chloe
  • Anna
  • Lydia
  • Julia
  • Layla

If you already have a child named Leah, you might be looking for some great sister or brother names that go with it. We’ve compiled some classic names that go together with Leah.

Sister Names for Leah

If you already have a baby Leah, and she’s going to be an older sister, then we’ve come up with some gorgeous sister names!

Leah & Sarah
Leah & Margaret
Leah & Anastasia
Leah & Liana
Leah & Maia
Leah & Anaya
Leah & Harley
Leah & Fatima
Leah & Sutton
Leah & Nina
Leah & Margaret

Brother Names for Leah

If you are expecting a baby boy, and already have an Leah then check out our boy names that will match your baby girl!

Leah & Steven
Leah & Jerry
Leah & Barrett
Leah & Zane
Leah & Leland
Leah & Jaxson
Leah & Peter
Leah & Antonio
Leah & Grady
Leah & Ridge

What are middle names for?

Your daughter’s middle name is one that she will keep with her for the rest of her life, which is a wonderful thing. Of course, middle names aren’t absolutely necessary in terms of legal requirements, but they do add a little something extra to the overall flavor of our names.

And, to be completely honest, they do come in helpful every now and then. Often people can make the middle name a nickname later on or even you can put the initials together to form a new name, for example, Leah Alexandra could become LA!

Research has also indicated that having middle names improves people’s chances of getting a better job in the future! According to a study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, people who have middle names are believed to have a high social position and to be intellectually superior. 

Take Away For Baby Name Leah

Those are just a few of my favorite names that go well with Amelia, and this is by no means an exhaustive list of names that go well with Amelia.

Please share your favorite middle names for girls, or even simply your favorite middle names in general, in the comments section. Good luck choosing! And, before you leave, take a look at some of my other favorite posts for middle names, such as:

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