The baby name Kairis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAI-ris (phonetic: KYE-riss; IPA: /ˈkaɪ.rɪs/).
The baby name Kairis is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAI-ris (phonetic: KYE-riss; IPA: /ˈkaɪ.rɪs/).
Kairis is Estonian, Latvian in Origin.
Kairis is a rare modern given name with layered roots. In Greece, Kairis (Καΐρης) exists as a surname - famously borne by the 19th‑century scholar Theophilos Kairis - giving the name a documented Hellenic backdrop. As a forename in English‑speaking countries, it appears from the late 20th century onward, often interpreted as a creative blend of Kai and Aris. Kai carries diverse meanings across languages - “sea, ocean” in Hawaiian/Japanese and “open” or “victory” in Chinese name use - while Aris is a Greek short form linked to aristos, “best” or “excellent.” Together, Kairis can suggest “excellent by the sea” or “noble victory,” though its sense remains modern and stylistic.
Variants and related forms include Kairi, Kairys, Kairus, and the phonetic cousin Kairos; short forms are Kai and Aris. Pronunciations vary, commonly KAY-riss or KYE-riss. Usage is unisex but uncommon, aligning with contemporary -is endings and Greek-leaning flair.
Kairis is vanishingly rare. We hold just 11 recorded uses of it, from 7 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kairis is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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