Is your family set to grow soon? If you’re looking for an Irish girls name for your upcoming arrival, look no further than this lovely pick!
Irish baby names always feature at the top of the trending charts year in year out in Ireland, but the one we currently have on our radar is lesser known, but not any less beautiful!
We’re always on the hunt for fresh baby name inspiration, and when we spotted this on Ireland's Central Statistics Office (CSO) charts sitting in the top 100 names of 2024, we couldn’t keep it to ourselves!
You may have heard of this name before, as it has been soaring in popularity amongst parents in Ireland since the early 2000s.
We're shining a spotlight on the name Laoise. This pretty moniker means ‘radiance’ and is pronounced lee-sha.
In terms of popularity, according to the CSO, Laoise found itself last year in the 98th spot, with 48 babies given the name in 2024.
The year prior, it didn’t make the cut for the top 100, sitting in at 130th as 36 little Laoises were born.
Appearing for the first time on Irish charts back in 1971, since records began in 1964, the name took off in the nineties, going from being used four times in 1980 to 43 times by the time the millennium rolled around.
Since then, Laoise has enjoyed a fairly consistent level of popularity, having peaked in 2013 with 67 baby Laoises welcomed into the world.
The perfect choice for your little bundle of joy, Laoise is only going up in favour and is sure to remain a staple amongst parents for years to come.
*This article was originally published on RollerCoaster.ie.