Thais Girl

Popularity: #922 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TIE-iss /ˈθaɪ.ɪs/

Origin: Greek; Portuguese

Meaning: Greek: 'the one who is praised'; Portuguese: 'a variant of Thais'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Thais has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the name Θάϊς (Thais), which is believed to be a derivative of the word "thao" meaning "to flourish" or "to blossom." The name was popularized in the Hellenistic period and is often associated with Thais of Athens, a famous courtesan and companion of Alexander the Great, who lived in the 4th century BCE. This historical figure contributed to the name's prominence in classical literature and culture, as her life and exploits were recounted by various ancient historians and playwrights.

In the context of early Christianity, the name Thais appears in the writings of the early Church, notably in the 4th century, where it is associated with a saint who was known for her conversion and subsequent life of piety. The story of Saint Thais, who is often depicted as a symbol of redemption, further solidified the name's significance in Christian tradition.

The name was also included in various translations of the Bible and other religious texts, contributing to its enduring presence in ecclesiastical contexts. Culturally, Thais has been embraced in various artistic representations, including literature and theater, where it often symbolizes beauty, allure, and the complexities of human relationships.

The name has also been used in operatic works, such as Jules Massenet's opera "Thaïs," which premiered in the late 19th century and is based on the life of the aforementioned saint. This artistic legacy has helped maintain the name's resonance across different cultures and eras, reflecting themes of transformation and spirituality.

Famous people named Thais

In this section, you will find notable people named Thais. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Thais who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Thais who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Thais is a Brazilian singer best known for her work in the music genre of sertanejo, particularly with the duo Thais e Thiago.

Thais is a Brazilian actress best known for her roles in the telenovelas 'Avenida Brasil' and 'O Clone'.

Thais is a Brazilian model best known for her work with major fashion brands and magazines.

Fictional characters named Thais

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Thais is a fictional character from the novel Thais by Anatole France. She is a courtesan who undergoes a profound spiritual transformation throughout the story.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Thais, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

TaliaTessaTaraTianaTaliahTamsin

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Thais. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Thais was first seen in the United States in 1909.

Thais has ranked as high as #3430 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Thais has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Thais is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Thais was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Thais.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 26 26
2024 34 34
2023 36 36
2022 34 34
2021 23 23
2020 21 21
2019 21 21
2018 20 20
2017 26 26
2016 16 16
2015 35 35
2014 30 30
2013 20 20
2012 18 18
2011 21 21
2010 23 23
2009 27 27
2008 37 37
2007 36 36
2006 35 35
2005 24 24
2004 35 35
2003 32 32
2002 47 47
2001 84 84
2000 63 63
1999 42 42
1998 35 35
1997 18 18
1996 15 15
1995 18 18
1994 14 14
1993 8 8
1992 14 14
1991 11 11
1990 11 11
1989 12 12
1988 8 8
1987 22 22
1986 14 14
1985 13 13
1984 11 11
1983 20 20
1982 13 13
1981 19 19
1980 14 14
1979 15 15
1978 11 11
1977 22 22
1976 20 20
1975 11 11
1974 17 17
1973 21 21
1972 23 23
1971 27 27
1970 10 10
1969 17 17
1968 16 16
1967 8 8
1966 5 5
1965 11 11
1964 13 13
1963 13 13
1962 19 19
1961 20 20
1960 7 7
1959 9 9
1958 13 13
1957 15 15
1956 20 20
1955 15 15
1954 11 11
1953 14 14
1952 20 20
1951 12 12
1950 12 12
1949 10 10
1948 10 10
1947 16 16
1946 10 10
1945 11 11
1944 11 11
1943 8 8
1942 7 7
1941 13 13
1940 13 13
1939 12 12
1938 11 11
1937 10 10
1936 10 10
1935 8 8
1934 9 9
1933 9 9
1932 17 17
1931 15 15
1930 16 16
1929 14 14
1928 16 16
1927 15 15
1926 18 18
1925 31 31
1924 25 25
1923 25 25
1922 22 22
1921 30 30
1920 30 30
1919 16 16
1918 23 23
1917 21 21
1916 26 26
1915 21 21
1914 16 16
1913 16 16
1912 9 9
1911 6 6
1910 11 11
1909 5 5

Top States for Thais (2004)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
55%
NY 5
45%