UK girl's name
Kariss
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Carissa.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kariss is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kariss popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4798, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 7 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2005. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Kariss. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kariss ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 7 girls were registered as Kariss.
- • Kariss ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #687 in 2005.
- • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kariss as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4798
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
7 births
Estimated living
29
2026
Meaning
What does Kariss mean?
The name Kariss is a modern name with no definitive origins or linguistic roots. It is likely a creative variation of the more common names Karen or Karis, both of which have their own distinct histories and meanings.
Kariss does not appear to have any historical references or recorded instances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that it is a relatively recent name, possibly emerging in the 20th century or later.
Despite its lack of historical pedigree, there are a few notable individuals who bear the name Kariss:
1. Kariss Muñoz (born 1985) is a Mexican actress and model known for her roles in telenovelas such as "Caer en Tentación" and "La Doble Vida de Estela Carrillo."
2. Kariss Walker (born 1993) is a British actress best known for her role as Tallulah Dingle in the long-running soap opera "Emmerdale."
3. Kariss Jager (born 1986) is a South African rugby union player who has represented the national team, the Springboks, in international competitions.
4. Kariss Kane (born 1988) is an American professional wrestler, best known for her work in promotions such as Ring of Honor and Shine Wrestling.
5. Kariss Voutier (born 1994) is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays as a defender for the Canadian national team and the professional club Vittsjö GIK in Sweden.
While the name Kariss may lack a deep historical or cultural significance, it has been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds and professions in recent decades. As a unique and modern name, its meaning and legacy are likely still being shaped by those who bear it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kariss over time
The chart below shows babies named Kariss registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2005. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kariss, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2005, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kariss by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kariss was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3923 | 11 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2807 | 15 | 3 |
Geography
Where Kariss is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kariss. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kariss ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #687 in 2005.
Across the UK
Kariss in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#687 in 2005
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kariss
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kariss: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kariss in the UK right now?
In 2005, Kariss was ranked #4798 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kariss most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 7 babies registered as Kariss in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kariss?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Carissa.
How many people are called Kariss in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Kariss across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Kariss most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kariss ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #687 in 2005. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.