Karis

Karis is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 87 girls in the United States.

Karis at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Karis

Karis belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Karis first appears in Social Security records in 1935. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #861 in 2012, and in 2024 87 babies received the name — 6,648 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Karis in US records

First recorded (US)
1935
Best US rank
#861 in 2012
Peak year
2012
Babies named Karis in 2024
87
Total since 1880
6,648

Karis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#469 in 1999
Babies named Karis in 2025
11
Total since 1996
968

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Karis mean?

The meaning of Karis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Karis a boy or girl name?

Karis is a girl name. In 2024, 87 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Karis?

Karis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Karis?

Karis first appears in US records in 1935. Its best-ever ranking was #861 in 2012, and 87 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].