The baby name Laois is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced LEESH (/liːʃ/).
Laois is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Laois is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced LEESH (/liːʃ/).
Laois is Irish in Origin.
Laois (pronounced LEESH) is a modern given name taken from the Irish county name Laois, itself the standardized form of the medieval territory Loígis/Laoighis. The underlying ethnonym is ancient and its etymology is debated: some link it to Old Irish lóeg/laogh “calf,” others to an eponymous figure Loígsech; in practice it signifies “of the Loígis people.” The area was called Queen’s County under Tudor rule and later anglicized as Leix, before the Irish Free State restored Laois.
As a personal name, Laois is very rare but growing in Ireland and the diaspora, used by families honoring local roots or embracing place‑name style; it functions as a unisex choice. Historical and spelling variants include Loígis, Laoighis, and Leix; diminutives are uncommon, though Lee is sometimes used. Often confused with Laoise (LEE‑sha), the Irish form of Louise, Laois is distinct in origin and meaning.
Laois is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 2 times, across 2 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 |
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