Karis
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Modern American ◈ 2 syllables
"Grace"

From Modern American

Karis means grace — from the Greek charis (grace/kindness). Karis is the most direct Greek word for the concept that underpins all Christianity. The Charites (Graces) are the three goddesses of charm and beauty. Mick Jagger named his daughter Karis. Five letters of the most foundational Greek word, three grace-goddesses, and Jagger-level rock royalty.

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Karis at a glance
MeaningGrace
OriginModern American
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 4
US Rank (today)#1569
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Why parents love Karis
  • Karis IS the Greek word for grace.
  • Mick Jagger named his daughter Karis.
  • The Charites are the three goddesses of grace and charm.
  • Five letters with a bright, Greek sound: KAR-iss.
  • The meaning grace underpins all Christianity.
The vibe of Karis
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Origin & history of Karis
Greek charis (grace/kindness) K-variant Karis
1
Modern American roots
Karis comes from the Greek charis meaning grace — the most foundational word in Christianity. The Charites (Graces) are three goddesses of charm. Mick Jagger named his daughter Karis.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek; Karis Jagger (born 1970).
3
Today
Karis remains a beloved choice, ranking #1569 in the US. 6,752 babies have been named Karis since 1935.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Karis?
2012 peak year
Karis reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2012, 310 babies received the name (ranked #861). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1569), with about 151 babies given the name annually. Karis has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 6,752 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
310 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #861)
151 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,510 Total registrations
last 10 years
6,752 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,569) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Karis
4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.

Karis's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — grace-level nurturing. People named Karis tend to be bright, graceful, and gifted at being the Greek word that underpins all of Christianity.

Underpins all Christianity
Three-Graces
Jagger-rock-royalty
Greek-charis
Foundational grace
K2
A1
R9
I9
S1
Sum: 22 → Life path 4
Personality of Karis
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Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
📐
Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
💪
Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
🌿
Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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