Karina
Karina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Karina
- A female given name from Ancient Greek of modern usage, a form of Karin (Catherine) long used in Scandinavia, or from Carina.
How popular is Karina?
Since 1880, 61,464 girls and 253 boys in the U.S. have been named Karina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #108 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #2950 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #750 for girls, with 363 babies given the name.
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Karina FAQ
What does the name Karina mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek of modern usage, a form of Karin (Catherine) long used in Scandinavia, or from Carina.
What is the origin of the name Karina?
Karina is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Karina?
Since 1880, 61,464 girls and 253 boys in the U.S. have been named Karina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #108 in 1996. Its highest rank for boys was #2950 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #750 for girls, with 363 babies given the name.
Is Karina a boy or girl name?
Karina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 61,464 girls and 253 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.