Carina
Carina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Carina
- A female given name from Latin occasionally used in English.
Etymology
Name of a fourth century martyr, feminine of Latin carinus, derivative of carus "beloved"; also a latinization of Karina and Karin (= Catherine) in northern Europe.
How popular is Carina?
Since 1880, 16,494 girls and 35 boys in the U.S. have been named Carina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #383 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #5907 in 1990. In 2025, 134 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Carina FAQ
What does the name Carina mean?
A female given name from Latin occasionally used in English. Name of a fourth century martyr, feminine of Latin carinus, derivative of carus "beloved"; also a latinization of Karina and Karin (= Catherine) in northern Europe.
What is the origin of the name Carina?
Carina is listed as a name of Latin occasionally used in English origin.
How popular is the name Carina?
Since 1880, 16,494 girls and 35 boys in the U.S. have been named Carina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #383 in 1995. Its highest rank for boys was #5907 in 1990. In 2025, 134 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Carina a boy or girl name?
Carina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,494 girls and 35 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.