Karis

Pronunciation: [ k-EHR-eez ]

Boy Name #39,867 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Karis is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHR-eez.

Parents who love the name Karis often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #39,867
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Karim #819 Kari #2838

Nicknames

Kar Kay Karie

Also a Girl Name

Karis is also used as a girl name, ranked #2185.

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Similar Names

Katherine Katie Kate Kathryn Katharine Kathleen Kathrine Kattie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karis

Is Karis a boy or girl name?

Karis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #39867. As a girl name, it is ranked #2185. Karis is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Karis?

Karis is pronounced k-EHR-eez.

How popular is the name Karis?

Karis is currently ranked #39867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Karis?

Common nicknames for Karis include Kar, Kay, and Karie.

Is Karis a common or rare name?

Karis is an uncommon name, ranked #39867 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Karis

Karis is a boy name .

Is Karis a boy or girl name? Karis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,867 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,185. Karis is more commonly used as a girl name.

Karis is currently ranked #39,867 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Karis include Kar, Kay, and Karie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Karis include Karim, Kari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.