Karys

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Pronounced KAR-is /ˈkær.ɪs/High

Meaning: A spelling of Carys — from the Welsh caru, 'to love', hence 'love; grace; beloved'Low

In 30 seconds: Grace; love: Karys spells Carys. Crisp, classic, and warm.

Origin LowWelsh

MeaningA spelling of Carys — from the Welsh caru, 'to love', hence 'love; grace; beloved'

U.S. rank (2025)#14044 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 509

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Karys is a spelling of Carys — from the Welsh caru, 'to love', hence 'love; grace; beloved'. A crisp, classic name (said 'KAR-is').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Carys. Rare in this form, love at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Carys comes from the Welsh caru, 'to love', hence 'love; beloved' — Karys is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'KAR-is').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Carys — Welsh etymology

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Kari

Carys— the standard spelling

Karis— a kin spelling

Charis— a fellow 'grace' girls' name

Gladys— shares the -ys ending

Emrys— a similarly popular pick

By themewelsh

By meaningLove Grace

What does the name Karys mean?

Karys spells Carys — Welsh 'love; grace; beloved' (from caru, 'to love').

How do you pronounce Karys?

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

Is Karys a boy or girl name?

Karys is a girl's name.

How popular is Karys?

Karys is a very rare name in the U.S.