Caris
Pronunciation: [ k-AR-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Caris first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 5 babies have been named Caris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caris is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,357 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,357
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Caris is also used as a girl name, ranked #5692.
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About the Name Caris
Caris is a boy name .
Is Caris a boy or girl name? Caris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,357 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,692. Caris is more commonly used as a girl name.
Caris is currently ranked #44,357 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caris include Car, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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