Clairis as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Clairis

What is the meaning of the name Clairis ?

The baby name Clairis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KLAIR-iss (IPA: /ˈklɛərɪs/).

Clairis is in Origin.

Clairis is a rare modern given name most often read as a blend of Claire (French form of Latin Clara, from clarus 'clear, bright, famous') and Iris (from Greek iris 'rainbow,' also name of the messenger-goddess). As a compound, it suggests images of brightness and color: 'clear rainbow' or 'famous messenger.' It can also be interpreted as a stylized spelling of Claris, a medieval form linked to the same Latin root.

While the hybrid formation seems contemporary, its elements have deep history: Clara/Claire rose across Europe after Saint Clare of Assisi, and Iris gained botanical and mythological favor in the 19th-20th centuries. The root Claris appears in Old French literature (e.g., Claris et Laris), adding a faint medieval echo. Variants and related forms include Claris, Clairise, Clarise, Clarice, Clarisse, Claire, and Iris.

⚙ Clairis is an extremely rare name. Across our dataset of national birth registries and international name records, Clairis appears only 3 times in total — found in 3 countries. If you're considering it, you'd be giving your child a name almost nobody else has.