Karis vs Taya

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

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Taya

Girl #2,136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy queen, diminutive of Tatiana"

Origin: Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,136
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Karis Rank #2,185
Taya Rank #2,136

Taya is more popular, ranked #2136 vs #2185 for Karis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karis ___

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

Taya ___

  • Taya Rose
  • Taya Grace
  • Taya Marie
  • Taya Lynn
  • Taya Jo
  • Taya Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karis

Lyra Thea Cleo Cassius Phelan

If you choose Taya

Maya Kaya Sasha Mila Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karis or Taya more popular?

Taya is more popular, ranked #2136 compared to Karis at #2185 in the United States.

What do Karis and Taya mean?

Karis means "grace, kindness" (Greek charis origin). Taya means "fairy queen, diminutive of Tatiana" (Russian origin).

Are Karis and Taya boy or girl names?

Karis is primarily a girl name. Taya is primarily a girl name.

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