unisex name
Tais
tah-EES (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 2,243
Tais is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 80% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2015 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2011, when 120 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1995.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tais Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 530 |
| 2010s | 975 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 285 |
How Popular Is Tais?
In 2023, Tais was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Tais Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Tais Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Taïs | Taïs is Tais written with a diaeresis in France, and the spelling parents there overwhelmingly choose: it ranks #1,824 in France, against #7,333 for Tais. | 1,085 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Tais
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tais Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tais over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tais
- French tah-EES
Sibling Names for Tais
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tais — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tais
How popular is the name Tais?
In 2023, Tais was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Tais a girl's or a boy's name?
Tais is used for both girls and boys. About 80% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Tais?
Tais has 2 syllables.
When was Tais most popular?
Tais peaked in 2011, when 120 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Tais a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Tais currently ranks #1,824 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.