Charis, of Greek origin, is a unique and beautiful female given name that means "grace." It has been used in various forms throughout history, but its most prominent usage is as the feminine form of Chares, a common male name during the Roman Empire. In the modern era, Charis has gained popularity as an independent given name, often favored for its distinctiveness and elegant sound.
Charis has been a popular name for girls born between 1979 and 2009, with a total of 46 babies given this name during that period. There were several years when five babies were named Charis, including 1981, 1988, 1992, 1994, and 1996. The year 2003 also saw five births with the name Charis. Interestingly, there was an increase in popularity in 2006 with six babies named Charis that year. However, this spike was not sustained as the number of births dropped back to five in 2009.