Lea

weary or delicate (Hebrew)

Lea is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 74, with 70,180 records. It has 1 syllable.

Biblical / English Biblical
May 2021 rank
#74
May 2021 records
70,180
Syllables
1
Origin
Biblical / English
Background
Biblical
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

weary or delicate (Hebrew)

Lea is the Latinate and continental European spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Leah. In the Philippines, the name has long been familiar through Catholic Christian tradition and American influence, but its modern popularity received an enormous cultural boost in the late 20th century due to celebrated Filipino singer and actress Lea Salonga.

Derived from the Hebrew name Leah, meaning 'weary' or 'wild cow', borne by the first wife of Jacob in the Book of Genesis. It has widespread international usage across European languages (including Spanish and English) and is very popular in the Philippines.

Biblical 60% English 20% Spanish 20%

Name character

Strength
4/5
Modernity
4/5
Formal feel
3/5
Sound: Soft Creator Pairs with long surnames Travels well

In the Philippines

Frequently given as a standalone first name or paired in compound names (e.g., Lea Marie, Maria Lea). It is strongly associated with artistic and musical talent in the Philippines due to Lea Salonga.

Best known for: Lea Salonga (renowned Filipina Tony- and Olivier-winning singer and actress)

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Lea with common surname pairs

Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.

dela Cruz Garcia 87
Lea dela Cruz Garcia · 1–3–3
dela Cruz Reyes 84
Lea dela Cruz Reyes · 1–3–2
dela Cruz Ramos 84
Lea dela Cruz Ramos · 1–3–2
Garcia dela Cruz 88
Lea Garcia dela Cruz · 1–3–3
Garcia Reyes 85
Lea Garcia Reyes · 1–3–2
Garcia Ramos 85
Lea Garcia Ramos · 1–3–2

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How do I use Lea with two Filipino surnames?

Lea is the given name. The full name is Lea + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.

Is Lea a common girl name in the Philippines?

In the civil registry as of May 2021, Lea is number 74, with 70,180 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.