Beah is a unique and distinctive female given name of African origin, particularly from Sierra Leone. It is believed to mean "born on Tuesday" in Krio, a creole language widely spoken in that country. The name Beah has gained global recognition due to its association with the notable author and human rights activist, Ishmael Beah, who wrote the memoir "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier". This compelling story has brought the name Beah into the limelight, making it more recognizable worldwide.
Beah was given to 6 babies in 2013, with no previous years showing any recorded births under that name.