Charis vs Kiley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charis

Girl #2,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness, beauty"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,890
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chari, Ris

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Kiley

Girl #2,978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"boomerang"

Origin: Australian Aboriginal

Cultural Roots

Australian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,978
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charis Rank #2,890
Kiley Rank #2,978

Charis is more popular, ranked #2890 vs #2978 for Kiley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charis ___

  • Charis Grace
  • Charis Rose
  • Charis Elise
  • Charis Vera
  • Charis Hope
  • Charis Joy

Kiley ___

  • Kiley Rose
  • Kiley Ann
  • Kiley Grace
  • Kiley Mae
  • Kiley Faith
  • Kiley Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charis

Zoe Lyra Iris Thea Daphne

If you choose Kiley

Harley Riley Brody Tyler Mackenzie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charis or Kiley more popular?

Charis is more popular, ranked #2890 compared to Kiley at #2978 in the United States.

What do Charis and Kiley mean?

Charis means "grace, kindness, beauty" (Ancient Greek origin). Kiley means "boomerang" (Australian Aboriginal origin).

Are Charis and Kiley boy or girl names?

Charis is primarily a girl name. Kiley is primarily a girl name.

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