karris

“grace” — Embodies beauty and kindness

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#12833US 2021

7Births / yr

↓Falling

173All-time births

📅 Since 198600

How to pronounce karris

KAH·riz

/ˈkɑ.rɪz/ · stress on KAH · 2 syllables

“grace”

Embodies beauty and kindness · American origin

What does karris mean and where does it come from?

The name 'Karris' is derived from the Greek word 'χάρις' (charis), meaning 'grace'. It embodies beauty and kindness. It has gained popularity in modern Western cultures, particularly in the United States, and is often chosen for its lyrical sound and positive connotation. Variations of this name mig

Cultural significance

karris has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of grace.

Peak popularity

Reached #7086 in 2003 — currently #12833 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with karris?

karris works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

karris Grace

How popular is karris right now?

Falling — down 516 spots — currently #12833 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1995–2021#12833 · Top 9.5%

1995

2000

2005

2021

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2021	#12833	7	▼ down 516 · -12% births
2005	#12317	8	▲ up 1713 · +33% births
2000	#14030	6	▼ down 2692 · -14% births
1995	#11338	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for karris

Best Year1995Rank #11338

Peak Count8

Average Rank#12630

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range1995 - 20214 years

The story of karris

karris is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1986. With 173 total births recorded, karris remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #11338 in 1995, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #12833 in 2021.

Names that peaked alongside karris in 2003:

Emily Emma Madison Hannah Olivia

karris by decade

karris peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	10
1990s	30
2000s ★	84
2010s	49

💎karris has only 173 total recorded births since 1986 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for karris?

Common

KarKaArris

What names sound and feel like karris?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love karris also consider these

American · to be extreme;

American · Son of Harry

Common questions about the name karris

What does the name karris mean?

karris means "grace" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name karris?

karris is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for karris have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of karris?

karris originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name karris?

karris is a two-syllable name pronounced K AA1 R IH0 Z. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is karris trending right now?

karris is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.