Carys

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAH-riss /ˈkɑr.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: From Welsh caru, 'to love' — 'love, beloved'High

In 30 seconds: Beloved and Welsh: Carys means 'love' — soft, lyrical, and warm. A graceful name of affection (daughter of Catherine Zeta-Jones).

Origin HighWelsh

MeaningFrom Welsh caru, 'to love' — 'love, beloved'

U.S. rank (2025)#4375 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,295

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Carys comes from Welsh caru, 'to love' — 'love, beloved'. A soft, lyrical, beloved name across Wales, it celebrates affection.

In the U.S. it appears in Welsh families. Rare, love at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Carys comes from Welsh caru, 'to love' — 'love, beloved'; a soft, lyrical name (Catherine Zeta-Jones named her daughter Carys).

Overall data confidence 82%

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Seren— a companion Welsh name

Gladys— a fellow Welsh choice

Emrys— shares the -ys ending

Cambri— lands in the same popularity range

Rhys— shares Carys's Welsh roots

By meaningLove

What does the name Carys mean?

Carys is Welsh for 'love, beloved'.

How do you pronounce Carys?

It's said KAH-riss /ˈkɑr.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Carys a boy or girl name?

Carys is a girl's name.

How popular is Carys?

Carys is a rare name in the U.S., popular in Wales.