Leva

♀ Girl

Pronounced LEE-vuh /ˈliː.və/Medium

Meaning: Leva appears as a Hebrew name linked to Leah ('weary' or 'delicate') and separately as a Latvian name; its exact sense shifts by tradition. A short, soft name whose routes are uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle two-beat name: Leva turns up in Hebrew and Latvian use, often near Leah (said 'LEE-vuh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, Latvian

MeaningLeva appears as a Hebrew name linked to Leah ('weary' or 'delicate') and separately as a Latvian name; its exact sense shifts by tradition. A short, soft name whose routes are uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12854 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 816

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

Leva appears as a Hebrew name tied to Leah ('weary; delicate') and separately in Latvian use. Its sense shifts by tradition, so the routes are uncertain, which we note. A short, soft name, rare in the U.S. (said 'LEE-vuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., mostly in families with Jewish or Baltic heritage. Rare, soft, and cross-cultural.

Did you know? Leva shows up in more than one tradition - a Hebrew name near Leah and a Latvian name too - so its precise meaning depends on the family (said 'LEE-vuh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Leva — Hebrew (near Leah) / Latvian; routes uncertain

Variations

LeahLeevaLieva

Nicknames

LeeEva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leva mean?

Leva is a Hebrew name tied to Leah and separately a Latvian name; its sense shifts by tradition, so routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Leva?

It's often said LEE-vuh /ˈliː.və/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leva a boy or girl name?

Leva is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Leva?

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