Pharis is of Greek origin and means 'pertaining to the throne'. It is a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for males. The name Pharis has been found in various spellings throughout history, including Phares, Phareus, and Phari. In the Bible, Phares was the son of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Pharis is not particularly popular today, but it does appear occasionally in some countries like France and Greece. It is often associated with the ancient Greek world and has a timeless, regal sound.
"The name Pharis was given to six babies born in the years 1932 and 1935, five children were named Pharis in 1948, and another six were named so in 1951, resulting in a total of twenty-three newborns with this unique name."