Charis
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Charis is a Greek name meaning “grace”, “kindness”, or “beauty”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.27% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Charis
Charis is a lovely name of Greek origin, meaning "grace," "kindness," or "beauty." In Greek mythology, the Charites (Graces) were goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity, and fertility, often depicted as companions of Aphrodite. The name encapsulates a profound sense of elegance and benevolence. While less common than its variants like Charissa or Charity, Charis offers a simple yet profound choice, embodying qualities of divine grace and gentle charm. It's a name that suggests a person who brings joy and beauty into the lives of others.
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Gender Usage of the Name Charis
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Charis is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.27% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Charis
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Charis is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United Kingdom across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 102K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 68K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 104K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 522K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Charis ranked #1,585 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,460 in 2024 — an improvement of 875 places. Charis shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,116 in 1999. Its lowest recorded position was #6,661 in 2023. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 1487 places (from #3,072 to #1,585).
Characteristics of the Name Charis
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- C — Girl Names Starting with C
- Ends with
- s — Girl Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Charis is a two-syllable name associated with the Charites of Greek mythology, grounding it in a Mystical & Ancient context. Its sharp initial consonant provides a clear, resonant tone.
Middle Names For Charis
Middle names used with CharisMethodology
Charis is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Charis Elizabeth · Charis Anne · Charis Marie · Charis Nicole · Charis AnnView all 67 girl middle names.
- Total 83 middle names used with Charis
- 6 boy middle names used with Charis
- 8 unisex middle names used with Charis
Middle name suggestions for CharisMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Charis is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Charis Moore · Charis Mills · Charis Marsh · Charis Marks · Charis Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Charis
Sound Like Charis Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Cherise · Charisse · Charissa · View all 70 names
Spelled Like Charis Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Chari
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Chelsea · Ciara · Chelsey · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Charis Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Alice · Grace · Frances · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Charis in ASL
- C
- h
- a
- r
- i
- s
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