Kariss
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- KAIR-is
- Origin
- Greek
Kariss is a girls' name of Greek origin, meaning “grace, kindness”. Too few babies were given it in the latest year to rank.
What does Kariss mean?
Greek: spelling of Karis; from Greek charis
“grace, kindness”
From Greek charis 'grace', the word behind charisma and the Charites, the Graces of Greek myth.
Meaning borrowed from Karis.
Is Kariss a girl's or a boy's name?
Kariss is a girls' name.
How popular is Kariss in the UK?
No girls in the UK were given it in 2025, or too few to be listed. Its busiest year was 1997, with 7 girls.
Kariss in the UK, year by year
| Year | Girls | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | #7,881 |
| 2011 | 0 | – |
| 2010 | 1 | #7,520 |
| 2009 | 0 | – |
| 2008 | 1 | #7,383 |
| 2007 | 1 | #7,017 |
| 2006 | 1 | #6,685 |
| 2005 | 6 | #3,133 |
| 2004 | 4 | #3,916 |
| 2003 | 0 | – |
| 2002 | 0 | – |
| 2001 | 0 | – |
| 2000 | 6 | #2,554 |
| 1999 | 1 | #5,182 |
| 1998 | 4 | #3,310 |
| 1997 | 7 | #2,281 |
| 1996 | 5 | #2,815 |
Names like Kariss
Names given in the same years and the same naming tradition, with a similar sound.
Zoe Chloe Georgia Sophie Charlotte Emma Sarah Hannah Katie Lydia Eleanor Lucy
Names related to Kariss
More Greek names
Luca Theodore Sophia George Theo Lucas Sofia Alexander Sebastian Penelope Phoebe Margot Luke Iris Maisie Lainey
Sources
Figures from Baby names in England and Wales (Office for National Statistics), Babies' first names (National Records of Scotland) and Baby names (Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency). Nameling last updated them on 20 October 2026. How the figures are worked out, and the data to download.
To cite this page: Nameling, “Kariss: name meaning, origin and popularity”, https://www.nameling.co.uk/names/kariss, updated 20 October 2026.