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The baby name Leis is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /leɪz/ (lays).

Leis is English, Hawaiian in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English, Hawaiian
Pronunciation: /leɪz/ (lays)

What is the meaning of the name Leis ?

The baby name Leis is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /leɪz/ (lays).

Leis is English, Hawaiian in Origin.

Leis is a rare, multicultural given name used for all genders. In English-speaking contexts it often draws on Hawaiian imagery: a lei is a garland symbolizing welcome, affection, and celebration, and the Anglicized plural “leis” has inspired modern nature-name usage. As a surname-based given name in German-speaking areas, Leis also reflects Middle High German leis(e) “quiet, gentle,” yielding a calm, soft-spirited meaning.

In German and Dutch naming, Leis sometimes aligns with Lies/Liese - pet forms of Elisabeth - linking it to the biblical meaning “God is my oath.” As a given name, Leis remains uncommon prior to the late 20th century, appearing in the U.S. and Europe through creative respellings and the surname-to-first-name trend. Related and variant forms include Lei, Lais/Laís, Leise, Leiss/Leiß, Lies, Liese, Lise, Leisa, Leisha, and Elis; nicknames may include Lee or Lei.

Leis has the following similar or variant Names

Leis – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
Sweden Boys 2018 #185 2 1,584
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
France Boys 2017 #392 5 2,842
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #780 6 12,213
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Boys 0 #975 7 15,656
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
CO Girls 0 #1,067 12 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781

Leis is popular in 28 countries — most recent births per country:

Sweden
France
AE
AL
BO

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People also ask about Leis

Leis is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Leis is a one syllable name, pronounced /leɪz/ (lays).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lei, Leigh, Lea and Lay.
Across languages, Leis has these equivalents: Stephanie (from Greek stephanos, 'crown/garland'), Corona (Latin 'crown').
Yes — Leis ranked #185 in Sweden in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Leis ranks highest in Sweden (#185 in 2018).