How Many People Are Named Lais?

Complete statistics for the name Lais: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lais
Very Rare
Greek

Lais means 'to flow' in Greek, making it a name with poetic origins. Only 47 people in the US today share this name, which is incredibly rare at 1 in 7,064,921 Americans. The majority of people named Lais are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~559
Living in US
1 in 592,933
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To flow
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Fluid Dynamic Innovative Adaptable
5
Life Path Number

People with life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

119,935
Worldwide Bearers
#8,605
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
116,327
🇮🇳 India
978
🇹🇿 Tanzania
653
🇨🇴 Colombia
280
🇮🇩 Indonesia
214
🇺🇸 United States
202
🇵🇰 Pakistan
190
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
130
🇰🇪 Kenya
93
🇨🇩 DR Congo
89

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
47 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 6
47
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 47 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
42
Classic Feel
4
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lais Through the Generations

Lais has seen steady growth since its peak in 2022 with 12 births, but it remains a very rare name overall. With all 47 living bearers under 30, Lais is firmly rooted in the younger generation, reflecting its status as a modern choice. Its stability suggests it's here to stay, though it's yet to break into mainstream popularity.

✨ Similar Names to Lais

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lais's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Lais

How Many People Have the Name Lais?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 559 people in the United States currently share the name Lais. That works out to roughly 1 in every 592,933 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lais a Common or Rare Name?

Lais is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lais Mean?

Lais means "to flow" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lais in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lais Most Popular?

The name Lais reached peak popularity in 2022, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lais?

Approximately 559 people named Lais live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 559. That works out to roughly 1 in 592,933 Americans.

Is Lais a rare name?

Lais is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 592,933 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lais mean?

Lais means "to flow" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Lais more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lais are male and 100% are female.

When was Lais most popular?

Lais peaked in 2022 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US559
All-Time Births559
1 in X1 in 592,933
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age6
Peak Year2022
World Rank#8,605
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.