Lea Michele and her husband, Zandy Reich, have welcomed their second child. The actress shared the joyful news on Instagram on August 25, 2024.
“Our hearts are so full,” Michele wrote, alongside a touching photo of their family’s hands holding the newborn.
The couple has named their baby girl Emery Sol Reich. For those curious about the name, here’s what it means:
Emery:
Origin: German
Meaning: Industrious, according to Nameberry.com
Similar Names: Emerson, Everly, Avery, Ellery
Famous Namesakes: Though not widely used among celebrities, notable parents like musician Josh Abbott and actress/model Angie Harmon have named their children Emery.
Popularity: Emery first entered the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) top 1,000 baby girl names in 2005, ranked 813th. Its popularity has grown, reaching the 70th spot in 2023.
Sol:
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Sun
Similar Names: Sini, Cielo, Zulema
Famous Namesakes: A unique name, with Argentine cellist Sol Gabetta as a notable bearer.
Popularity: Sol has gained traction in recent years, ranking 838th among baby girl names in 2022 and 892nd in 2023, according to the SSA.
Michele and Reich, who married in 2019, also recently celebrated their first child’s birthday. The Glee actress posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, sharing a photo of herself hugging their son, Ever Leo, and writing, “Happy 4th Birthday to our beautiful boy!”
