Jolea

♀ Girl

Pronounced joh-LEE-uh /dʒoʊˈliː.ə/Medium

Meaning: Jolea is a modern American blend joining Jo (from Josephine or Joanna) with Lea/Leah — the Hebrew name of Jacob's first wife, traditionally read 'weary' or 'delicate'. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft blend name: Jolea joins Jo to Lea (said 'joh-LEE-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningJolea is a modern American blend joining Jo (from Josephine or Joanna) with Lea/Leah — the Hebrew name of Jacob's first wife, traditionally read 'weary' or 'delicate'. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14216 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 196

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Jolea is a modern American coinage joining Jo (from Josephine, Joanna or Joan) with Lea/Leah, the Hebrew name usually glossed 'weary' — though some read it as 'delicate'. Blends of this kind have no documented lineage of their own, so we call the routes uncertain (said 'joh-LEE-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and modern.

Did you know? Jolea hides Leah inside it — the biblical name of Jacob's first wife. The blend itself is modern, and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'joh-LEE-uh').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Jolea — Modern blend Jo + Lea/Leah; routes uncertain

Variations

JoleahJoliahJolia

Nicknames

JoLeaJoey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jolea mean?

Jolea blends Jo with Lea/Leah, a Hebrew name traditionally read 'weary' (or 'delicate'). The blend is modern and the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Jolea?

It's said joh-LEE-uh /dʒoʊˈliː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Jolea a boy or girl name?

Jolea is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jolea?

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