Grace or beloved
Kariss is a modern English coinage, likely derived from the Greek word 'charis' meaning grace or as a variation of the name Karis. It may also be influenced by the Welsh name Carys, which means love. It represents a contemporary blend of traditional roots with a unique spelling.
Less common today
Kariss isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,798 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
