Laís

Laís is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 girls in the United States.

Laís at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Laís

Laís belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Laís first appears in Social Security records in 2014. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8811 in 2022, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 47 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Laís in US records

First recorded (US)
2014
Best US rank
#8811 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Laís in 2024
6
Total since 1880
47

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laís mean?

The meaning of Laís is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Laís a boy or girl name?

Laís is a girl name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Laís?

Laís comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Laís?

Laís first appears in US records in 2014. Its best-ever ranking was #8811 in 2022, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.