Esty vs Karis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Esty Rank #2,155
Karis Rank #2,185

Esty is more popular, ranked #2155 vs #2185 for Karis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esty ___

  • Esty Rose
  • Esty Pearl
  • Esty Mae
  • Esty Ruth
  • Esty Grace

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 Esty

Malka Rivka Shmuel Devorah Leah

If you choose Karis

Lyra Thea Cleo Cassius Phelan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esty or Karis more popular?

Esty is more popular, ranked #2155 compared to Karis at #2185 in the United States.

What do Esty and Karis mean?

Esty means "star" (Hebrew origin). Karis means "grace, kindness" (Greek charis origin).

Are Esty and Karis boy or girl names?

Esty is primarily a girl name. Karis is primarily a girl name.

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