The baby name Cerys is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛrɪs/ (KER-iss).
Cerys is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Cerys is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛrɪs/ (KER-iss).
Cerys is Welsh in Origin.
Cerys is a modern Welsh feminine given name meaning “love” or “beloved,” formed from the native verb caru “to love” and closely related to cariad, the everyday Welsh term of endearment. It belongs to the family of affectionate Welsh names that foreground warm sentiment, comparable to Carys and Cari.
Use in Wales became established during the 20th century amid a revival of indigenous names, then gained broader recognition across the UK in the 1990s, helped by singer Cerys Matthews. The name remains distinctly Welsh in flavor yet widely intelligible in English-speaking contexts. Common variants include Carys (the most prevalent spelling), Kerys and Karys; short forms such as Ceri or Cez also appear. Though occasionally conflated with Caris/Charis (Greek “grace”), Cerys is etymologically separate. Its concise, bright sound and loving meaning make it a stylish, culture‑rooted choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2023 | #1 | — | 897 |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2012 | #306 | 7 | 2,864 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #907 | 8 | 8,600 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
Cerys is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:
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