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Deleah

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Pronounced duh-LEE-uh /dəˈliː.ə/Medium

Meaning: Deleah reads as a modern American coinage joining the De- prefix to Leah, the Hebrew name of Jacob's first wife, traditionally read 'weary' and sometimes linked to a word for 'wild cow'. The compound is modern; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern coinage: Deleah joins De- to Leah, a Hebrew name from Genesis (said 'duh-LEE-uh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew
MeaningDeleah reads as a modern American coinage joining the De- prefix to Leah, the Hebrew name of Jacob's first wife, traditionally read 'weary' and sometimes linked to a word for 'wild cow'. The compound is modern; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#13866 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 189

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919722024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Deleah is a contemporary American coinage joining the productive De- prefix to Leah, the Hebrew name of Jacob's first wife in Genesis, traditionally glossed 'weary' and sometimes tied to a word for 'wild cow'. The compound itself has no documented history, and the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'duh-LEE-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Leah is one of the oldest names in the Book of Genesis, traditionally read 'weary'. Deleah dresses it with the De- prefix of modern American naming; the routes are uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Deleah — Modern De- + Leah coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

DeliaDeliahDaleah

Nicknames

DeeLeah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deleah mean?

Deleah is a modern coinage, most likely De- plus Leah, the Hebrew name traditionally read 'weary'. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Deleah?

It's said duh-LEE-uh /dəˈliː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Deleah a boy or girl name?

Deleah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Deleah?

Deleah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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