Leah Kateb is an Iranian-American reality television personality, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and content creator.
She rose to international fame as a runner-up on Love Island USA Season 6, where her charismatic personality and authenticity earned her a massive online following.
Since leaving the show, Kateb has expanded her career into fashion, beauty, brand partnerships, and entrepreneurship, becoming the re-founder and Chief Creative Officer of the clean fragrance brand Skylar.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Leah Kateb
- Stage Name: Leah Kateb
- Born: August 11, 1999
- Age: 26 years old
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation: Reality Television Personality, Content Creator, Social Media Influencer, Entrepreneur
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- Ethnicity: Iranian-American (Persian)
- Religion: Unknown
- Parents: Afshin Kateb, Mina Kateb
- Siblings: Daria Kateb
- Spouse: Miguel Harichi
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net Worth: $7.1 million USD
Early Life and Education
Leah Kateb was born on August 11, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, United States, to Iranian immigrant parents, Afshin Kateb and Mina Kateb. She grew up alongside her sister, Daria Kateb. Farsi was her first language, reflecting her family’s strong cultural roots.
She attended an all-girls high school in Calabasas, California, before enrolling at California State University, Northridge, where she pursued higher education before appearing on reality television.
Career
Leah Kateb gained widespread recognition in 2024 after appearing on Love Island USA Season 6, where she finished as a runner-up alongside Miguel Harichi.
Her humour, confidence, and authenticity quickly made her one of the season’s most popular contestants, helping her build a substantial following across social media platforms.
Leah collaborated with leading global brands in the beauty, fashion, and lifestyle industries, including L’Oréal, Google, Degree, and Jose Cuervo.
She later expanded into entrepreneurship by becoming the re-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Skylar, a clean fragrance company, where she has played a key role in the brand’s creative direction and growth.
Most recently, she launched her signature fragrance, Pomegranate Princess, while continuing to develop new beauty projects and digital content.
Social Media
- Instagram: @leahkateb
- TikTok: @leahkateb
Personal Life
Leah Kateb, 26 years old, is in a relationship with fellow Love Island USA contestant Miguel Harichi, whom she met during the sixth season of the series in 2024. She has no children and stands 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall. Kateb is passionate about animal welfare and has been a vegetarian for many years.
Net Worth
Leah Kateb has built a net worth of $7.1 million USD. Her income is generated through social media partnerships, reality television, brand endorsements, digital content creation, public appearances, and her executive role at Skylar. Her collaborations with major international brands and continued expansion into the beauty industry have significantly contributed to her financial success.
Filmography
- Love Island USA – Season 6 (2024)
- Love Island: Beyond the Villa (2025)