What origin is the name Lais?

Lais comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Lais a popular name?

Lais is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Lais does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Lais?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Lais — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Lais

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Lais

Lais

Girl

greek

1 syllable

Lais is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name for girls that is historically known as a favorite name among poets. It carries a sense of classical beauty and literary grace.".

The meaning of Lais is "A Greek name for girls that is historically known as a favorite name among poets. It carries a sense of classical beauty and literary grace." — a girl name of greek origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name for girls that is historically known as a favorite name among poets. It carries a sense of classical beauty and literary grace.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Lais

Very rare in US records

What does Lais mean?

Lais is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name for girls that is historically known as a favorite name among poets. It carries a sense of classical beauty and literary grace.".

Is Lais a rare name?

Yes. Lais does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Lais

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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