Girl Name
Karis
Karis is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Karis? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Kris.
Karis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Karis has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Karis as K·A·R·I·S, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Karis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Karis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Karisa, Karise, Karisy, Kari.
- Nicknames: Kar and K.
- Middle names: Pair Karis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Karis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Kris, Karisa, Karissa, Kriss, Kregg — full picks on the sibling names for Karis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Karis? Browse our names like Karis guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Karis
What does the name Karis mean?
Karis has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Karis?
The exact origin of Karis is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Karis?
Karis has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Karis a boy's or girl's name?
Karis is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Karis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Karis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Karis?
Names that share Karis's sound and style include Kris, Karisa, Karissa, Kriss, Kregg.
What middle names pair well with Karis?
Good middle-name fits for Karis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Karis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Karis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Karis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Karis share its rhythm without rhyming — Kris, Karisa, Karissa all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.