The nameThaïs
Thaïs is a Greek name of a famous courtesan, turned into an opera heroine.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Thaïs is an ancient Greek name of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Greek.
History
Thaïs of Athens is said to have followed Alexander the Great on his campaigns. Massenet's opera Thaïs, with its famous Méditation, was first staged in 1894. In the United States Thais reached 1478th place in 1916.
Popularity of the name Thaïs
Thaïs in the United States
Thaïs was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 420 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Thaïs. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Thaïs in the United States were born before 1981, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 30 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Thaïs in France
Thaïs was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 8,330 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Thaïs. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Thaïs in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 730 births a year.
Thaïs in Belgium
Sibling names for Thaïs
Names from the same generation as Thaïs, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thaïs mean?
Thaïs is an ancient Greek name of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Thaïs?
Greek.
Is Thaïs a girl's or a boy's name?
Thaïs is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Thaïs?
In 2024, Thaïs was the 4191st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 34 births.
What are good sibling names for Thaïs?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Thelma, Calista, Dolores and Nicolle for a sister, Cyril, Stephan, Armand and Nikolaus for a brother.