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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Love
- Origin
- Welsh
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAR-iss
Carys is a Welsh girl's name meaning "love," pronounced KAR-iss. It tends to appeal to parents drawn to worldly and clean, modern name styles — short, clean, and rooted in a specific language rather than invented.
Meaning & Origin of Carys
Meaning: Love.
Origin: Welsh.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Carys
KAR-issIPA /ˈkærɪs/
Popularity of Carys
Carys peaked at #1227 in the U.S. in 2006, when 196 babies received the name, and has since cooled to #4669 in 2024 with just 29 babies given the name, per Social Security data covering 1991-2024.
Names Like Carys
These names share Carys’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Carys mean?
Love. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Carys?
Carys is pronounced KAR-iss (IPA: /ˈkærɪs/).
Is Carys a popular name right now?
Carys peaked at #1227 in 2006 and is ranked #4669 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1991–2024.)
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