Khris
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Khris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 342 babies have been named Khris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Khris is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,911 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,911
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Khris is also used as a girl name, ranked #47617.
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Old English aelf + wine origin
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About the Name Khris
Khris is a boy name .
Is Khris a boy or girl name? Khris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,911 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #47,617. Khris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Khris is currently ranked #9,911 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Khris include Khr, Khy, Khie, and Khrkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Khris include Khristian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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