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Kharis

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Pronounced KAR-iss /ˈkɑr.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek charis, 'grace; kindness; charm; favour' (the Charites/Graces were goddesses of grace)Low

In 30 seconds: Grace; kindness; charm: Kharis is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KAR-iss').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek charis, 'grace; kindness; charm; favour' (the Charites/Graces were goddesses of grace)

U.S. rank (2024)#8684 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 276

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

Kharis comes from the Greek charis, 'grace; kindness; charm; favour' (the Charites/Graces were goddesses of grace). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KAR-iss').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Charis. Rare, grace-and-kindness at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kharis means 'grace; kindness; charm; favour' in Greek (the Charites/Graces were goddesses of grace) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'KAR-iss').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Charis — Greek etymology

Variations

CharisKarisCharissa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kharis mean?

Kharis is Greek for 'grace; kindness; charm; favour'.

How do you pronounce Kharis?

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

Is Kharis a boy or girl name?

Kharis is a girl's name.

How popular is Kharis?

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