The nameAlais
Alais is an Occitan girl's name, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Occitan
Meaning
The Occitan form of Adelaide, it goes back to the Germanic adal, "noble".
Origin
Occitan, medieval.
History
First given in the mid 1980s, Alais peaked in the late 2000s, stayed in use in the 2010s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Alais
Alais in France
Alais was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 515 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Alais. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Alais in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 11 births a year on average, against 28 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alais mean?
The Occitan form of Adelaide, it goes back to the Germanic adal, "noble".
What is the origin of the name Alais?
Occitan, medieval.
Is Alais a girl's or a boy's name?
Alais is a girl's name.