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Charis

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Pronounced CHAR-ees /ˈtʃær.is/Medium

Meaning: Grace, kindnessMedium

In 30 seconds: Charis is a girl's name from Ancient Greek meaning 'grace' or 'kindness'.
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Origin MediumAncient Greek [1], Greek
MeaningGrace, kindness
U.S. rank (2024)#2885 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births57 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,294

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619242024

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

History & Origin

Charis comes straight from the Ancient Greek word for grace and kindness, the same root that gives us words about charity and charm. In Greek myth the Charites were goddesses of grace. Extended forms such as Charissa and Carissa grow from the same word.

The name's hard initial Ch- and clean two syllables give it a crisp, classical sound. Its variations, from Charisma to Karissa, all trace back to the single idea of grace.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Charis is 'grace, kindness', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Charis — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CharissaCarissaCharismaKarissaKhariton

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Charis mean?

Charis is usually explained as meaning 'grace, kindness' and is most often linked with Ancient Greek [1] tradition.

How do you pronounce Charis?

It's commonly said CHAR-ees /ˈtʃær.is/.

Is Charis a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Charis is used as a girl name.

How popular is Charis?

In 2024, Charis ranked #2885 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.