Alanis vs Karis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alanis

Girl #2,072 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, little rock"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Canadian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,072
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alani, Lani

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Karis

Girl #2,185 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness"

Origin: Greek charis

Cultural Roots

Greek English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,185
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Kar

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Popularity Comparison

Alanis Rank #2,072
Karis Rank #2,185

Alanis is more popular, ranked #2072 vs #2185 for Karis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alanis ___

  • Alanis Marie
  • Alanis Grace
  • Alanis Rose
  • Alanis Jean
  • Alanis Lynn
  • Alanis Claire

Karis ___

  • Karis Rose
  • Karis Mae
  • Karis Elizabeth
  • Karis Sophia
  • Karis Grace
  • Karis Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

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Maura Declan Fiona Brennan Siobhan

If you choose Karis

Lyra Thea Cleo Cassius Phelan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanis or Karis more popular?

Alanis is more popular, ranked #2072 compared to Karis at #2185 in the United States.

What do Alanis and Karis mean?

Alanis means "precious, little rock" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Karis means "grace, kindness" (Greek charis origin).

Are Alanis and Karis boy or girl names?

Alanis is primarily a girl name. Karis is primarily a girl name.

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