Leeba

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEE-bah /ˈli.bɑ/High

Meaning: From Yiddish liebe/lib, 'love, dear, beloved' — a tender traditional nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Pure love, in Yiddish: Leeba comes from liebe, 'beloved, dear'. A tender, traditional name carrying warmth and affection at its root.

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Origin HighYiddish, German

MeaningFrom Yiddish liebe/lib, 'love, dear, beloved' — a tender traditional name

U.S. rank (2025)#3496 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 476

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

Leeba comes from Yiddish liebe, 'love, dear, beloved' (related to German liebe). A traditional name in Ashkenazi Jewish families, it's a heartfelt term of affection turned given name.

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox and Yiddish-speaking families. Rare, beloved at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Leeba shares its root with German liebe, 'love' — a name that is, quite literally, an endearment all on its own.

Overall data confidence 82%

Yiddish references — liebe — etymology

Variations

LibaLibaLeba

Nicknames

Lee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leeba mean?

Leeba is Yiddish for 'love, dear, beloved'.

How do you pronounce Leeba?

It's said LEE-bah /ˈli.bɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leeba a boy or girl name?

Leeba is a girl's name.

How popular is Leeba?

Leeba is a rare name in the U.S., used in Orthodox communities.