At a Glance: Name: Lois – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LOH-is
Lois is an Ancient Greek girl's name. It appears in 8 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Lois
Origin: Ancient Greek.
A common claim: Lois means 'more desirable' or 'most desirable' Actually: The actual origin of Lois is obscure. The 'more desirable' meaning likely comes from linking it to the Greek comparative 'loion,' but this isn't confirmed.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lois
Phonetic: LOH-is IPA: /ˈloʊ.ɪs/
Popularity of Lois
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
Lists That Include Lois
- 200+ Forgotten Baby Girl Names That Deserve a Comeback
- 175+ Modern Christian Names for Girls
- 200+ Beautiful Short Girl Names We’re Loving 2026
- 200+ Granny Chic Girl Names That Are Perfectly Vintage-Cool
- 200+ Retro Baby Girl Names Making a Chic Comeback
- 175+ New England Baby Names With Preppy Coastal Class
- Evergreen Baby Names That Never Date
- 125+ Biblical Baby Girl Names — Classic, Rare, and Deeply Meaningful
Similar Names
Eunice · Salome · Adah · Keziah · Lydia · Junia
