Caris

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How to Pronounce Caris

Pronounced KAR-iss /ˈkær.ɪs/High

Meaning: From Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, charm', and/or Welsh caru, 'to love' (carys, 'beloved, love'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Grace; beloved: Caris ties to Greek 'grace' and Welsh 'love'. Soft, sweet, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek, Welsh

MeaningFrom Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, charm', and/or Welsh caru, 'to love' (carys, 'beloved, love'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5638 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,194

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caris ties to Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, charm, favour' (the root of 'charisma' and of the Three Graces, the Charites), and to the Welsh caru, 'to love' (as in Carys, 'beloved'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, sweet, graceful name (nicknames Cari, Cara).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, grace-and-beloved at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Caris ties to Greek charis, 'grace, charm, kindness' (the root of 'charisma') — and to Welsh caru, 'to love' (Carys, 'beloved') — a soft, sweet name (the routes are layered, which we note).

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Carys — routes layered

Variations

CarysCharisCerys

Nicknames

Cari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caris mean?

Caris ties to Greek 'grace' and Welsh 'love; beloved'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Caris?

It's said KAR-iss /ˈkær.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caris a boy or girl name?

Caris is a girl's name.

How popular is Caris?

Caris is a rare name in the U.S.