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Karris

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Pronounced KARE-iss /ˈkɛrɪs/Low

Meaning: Karris reads as a K-spelling of the Welsh name Carys, from Welsh caru, 'to love', or as a modern coinage in that sound family. The exact route is uncertain, so the Welsh 'love' meaning is the most likely inheritance.Low

In 30 seconds: Karris is likely a variant of the Welsh Carys, 'love', or a modern coinage. It stayed rare in the United States and peaked in the early two-thousands (said KARE-iss).
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Origin LowWelsh, American
MeaningKarris reads as a K-spelling of the Welsh name Carys, from Welsh caru, 'to love', or as a modern coinage in that sound family. The exact route is uncertain, so the Welsh 'love' meaning is the most likely inheritance.
U.S. rank (2021)#12833 ↗ Rising
2021 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 180

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319862021

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

Karris most plausibly recasts the Welsh Carys, built on caru, 'to love', with a K and a doubled r, though it may equally be an independent modern coinage. The route is uncertain, and it appeared only sparsely in American records.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the early two-thousands. A girl named Karris then is a young adult today.

Did you know? Karris shares its sound with the gently rising Welsh name Carys, yet this K-spelled form stayed a genuine rarity on American birth records.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Karris — Likely variant of Welsh Carys 'love'; or modern coinage; uncertain

Variations

CarysKarisCarris

Nicknames

KariRissa

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If you like Karris…

Carys— the Welsh parent Karris likely varies
Karis— a like single-r spelling
Kara— a similar short Kar- name
Carissa— a related C-sound girl's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karris mean?

It is most likely a variant of the Welsh Carys, 'love', or a modern coinage; the route is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Karris?

It is said KARE-iss /ˈkɛrɪs/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Karris a boy or girl name?

Karris is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Karris?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the early two-thousands.

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