Karis
Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-eez ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 104 babies have been named Karis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karis is past its peak , currently ranked #39,867 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,867
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Karis
Karis is a boy name .
Is Karis a boy or girl name? Karis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,867 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,185. Karis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Karis is currently ranked #39,867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karis include Kar, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karis include Karim, Kari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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