Kariss

Kariss is a girl baby name. Ranked #56,236 in the US, popular nicknames include Kar, Kay, and Karie.

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Girl Name #56,236 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Kariss is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kariss often also consider Ilcia, Asjah, Nelisa .

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Historical Record

Kariss first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.

Over 87 babies have been named Kariss in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Kariss is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #56,236 for girl names in the US .

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#56,236
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#56,236
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Karina #774 Kari #1842 Karis #2185 Kariyah #2554 Karissa #2663 Karime #4459 Karisma #4839

Nicknames

Kar Kay Karie Kariie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kariss

Is Kariss a boy or girl name?
Kariss is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Kariss?
Kariss is currently ranked #56236 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kariss?
Common nicknames for Kariss include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Kariie.
Is Kariss a common or rare name?
Kariss is an uncommon name, ranked #56236 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Kariss?
Kariss pairs well with Ilcia, Asjah, Nelisa, Nyell in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Kariss?
Related spellings include Karina, Kari, Karis, Kariyah.

About the Name Kariss

Kariss is a girl name .

Kariss is currently ranked #56,236 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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

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