Marina
Marina: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈɹiːnə/
Meaning and origin of Marina
Root meaning: “of the sea”
- A female given name from Latin.
- A transliteration of the Russian female given name Марина (Marina).
Etymology
Name of an early virgin martyr venerated in the Orthodox Church, Latin Marīna, probably a feminine form of Marīnus, from marīnus (“of the sea”), or a variant of Marīa.
How popular is Marina?
Since 1880, 39,514 girls and 51 boys in the U.S. have been named Marina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #218 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #5533 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #602 for girls, with 488 babies given the name.
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Marina FAQ
What does the name Marina mean?
Marina traces back to a root meaning "of the sea". A female given name from Latin. A transliteration of the Russian female given name Марина (Marina). Name of an early virgin martyr venerated in the Orthodox Church, Latin Marīna, probably a feminine form of Marīnus, from marīnus (“of the sea”), or a variant of Marīa.
What is the origin of the name Marina?
Marina is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Marina?
Since 1880, 39,514 girls and 51 boys in the U.S. have been named Marina (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #218 in 1994. Its highest rank for boys was #5533 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #602 for girls, with 488 babies given the name.
Is Marina a boy or girl name?
Marina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 39,514 girls and 51 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.