Leibish

♂ Boy

Leibish Pronunciation

Leibish is pronounced LAY-bish /ˈleɪ.bɪʃ/Medium

Meaning: From Yiddish leib, 'a lion', with the diminutive -ish; a Yiddish kinnui (companion name) for Yehuda/Judah, who was likened to a lionLow

In 30 seconds: A lion: Leibish is Yiddish 'a (little) lion'. Warm, traditional, and homey (said 'LAY-bish').

💕 Browse more names

Origin LowYiddish

MeaningFrom Yiddish leib, 'a lion', with the diminutive -ish; a Yiddish kinnui (companion name) for Yehuda/Judah, who was likened to a lion

U.S. rank (2024)#6657 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 212

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Leibish comes from Yiddish leib, 'a lion', with the diminutive -ish — a Yiddish kinnui (companion name) for Yehuda/Judah, who was likened to a lion ('Judah is a lion's whelp'). A warm, traditional name in Orthodox Jewish families (said 'LAY-bish'; nickname Leib).

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, a-lion at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Leibish comes from the Yiddish leib, 'a lion', with a diminutive -ish — a traditional companion name for Yehuda/Judah, who was likened to a lion in scripture — a warm, homey name (said 'LAY-bish').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Leibish — Yiddish etymology

Variations

LeibLeibushLieb

Nicknames

Leib

Themes & Styles

Yiddish

If you like Leibish…

Leib— the root name

Yehuda— the name it accompanies

Arye— a fellow 'lion' Jewish boys' name

Berish— another Yiddish name

Hersh— lands in the same popularity range

→ See all names like Leibish

Browse the whole category: All Yiddish names → · All origins →

Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Leibish?

Leibish is pronounced LAY-bish (/ˈleɪ.bɪʃ/). Press play above to hear Leibish said aloud.

How do you say Leibish?

Leibish is said LAY-bish (/ˈleɪ.bɪʃ/). Press play above to hear Leibish said aloud.

What does the name Leibish mean?

Leibish is Yiddish for 'a lion', a companion name for Judah.

Is Leibish a boy or girl name?

Leibish is a boy's name.

How popular is Leibish?

Leibish is a rare name in the U.S.