Kris

Pronunciation: [ kr-IHS ]

Girl Name #14,892 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kris is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kr-IHS.

Parents who love the name Kris often also consider Kristina, Kristine, Kramer .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #14,892
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Kristen #1279 Kristina #1737 Krisha #2116 Kristel #3393 Kristine #3821 Kristin #4502 Krista #4604 Kridha #4684

Also a Boy Name

Kris is also used as a boy name, ranked #3551.

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Similar Names

Kristina Kristine Kramer Krikor Kristin Krista Kris Kristen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kris

Is Kris a boy or girl name?

Kris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #14892. As a boy name, it is ranked #3551. Kris is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kris?

Kris is pronounced kr-IHS.

How popular is the name Kris?

Kris is currently ranked #14892 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Kris a common or rare name?

Kris is an uncommon name, ranked #14892 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kris

Kris is a girl name .

Is Kris a boy or girl name? Kris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,892 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,551. Kris is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kris is currently ranked #14,892 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kris include Kristen, Kristina, Krisha, Kristel, Kristine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.