Ayva vs Karis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayva

Girl #2,208 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"quince (the fruit)"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,208
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ava, Ay

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ayva Rank #2,208
Karis Rank #2,185

Karis is more popular, ranked #2185 vs #2208 for Ayva.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayva ___

  • Ayva Rose
  • Ayva Marie
  • Ayva Grace
  • Ayva Claire
  • Ayva Jane
  • Ayva Elise

Karis ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ayva

Isla Nora Mia Liam Eli

If you choose Karis

Lyra Thea Cleo Cassius Phelan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayva or Karis more popular?

Karis is more popular, ranked #2185 compared to Ayva at #2208 in the United States.

What do Ayva and Karis mean?

Ayva means "quince (the fruit)" (Turkish origin). Karis means "grace, kindness" (Greek charis origin).

Are Ayva and Karis boy or girl names?

Ayva is primarily a girl name. Karis is primarily a girl name.

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