Of the sun
Derived from the Latin word 'solaris', this name relates directly to the sun. While historically used as a descriptive term or in science fiction literature, it has emerged as a modern celestial choice for parents seeking a powerful, gender-neutral astronomical name.
Less common today
Solaris isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,020 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
The sentient planet-ocean Β· Solaris (novel by StanisΕaw Lem)