Karis is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #649 in 2006 with 49 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 62 births ranking #469. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.9%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 6,107 girls born was named Karis. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.