The baby name Carys is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkærɪs/ (commonly "KAR-iss"; Welsh often /ˈkaːrɪs/).
Carys is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Carys is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkærɪs/ (commonly "KAR-iss"; Welsh often /ˈkaːrɪs/).
Carys is Welsh in Origin.
Carys is a Welsh feminine name meaning "love" or "beloved," built from the verb caru "to love" plus the feminine ending -ys (as in Dilys and Gladys). In Welsh it is typically pronounced CARR-iss with the stress on the first syllable, conveying a warm, affectionate sense.
Used as a given name since the early 20th century amid a revival of Welsh-language names, Carys rose strongly in Wales through the later 1900s and saw wider UK recognition in the 1990s-2000s; the profile was boosted internationally when Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas chose it for their daughter in 2003. Closely related is Cerys, while Caris/Karis are anglicized spellings; Cari serves as a familiar short form. Though sometimes linked to Greek Charis/Carissa ("grace"), that line is etymologically distinct. Carys offers a concise, modern classic with transparent meaning.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carys | Zeta Douglas | Catherine Zeta-Jones | television actor | ★★★★★ | Michael Douglas | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2017 | #1 | — | 949 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #277 | 9 | 2,795 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| France | Girls | 2018 | #400 | 3 | 3,265 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #626 | 7 | 18,916 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #642 | 9 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #888 | 29 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
Carys is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:
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