Karina

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Pure; Beloved; Dear

Background: The name Karina originates from the Latin word 'carina,' meaning 'pure.' In Spanish contexts, it is often considered a variant of 'Carina.' Additionally, in Slavic languages, 'Karina' can be derived from the word 'kare,' which translates to 'beloved' or 'dear.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#517
Total births
61,350
Most popular decade
1990s (68,172 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-341 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1956

Gender usage

0.4% male 99.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1977
First year births
7
First year rank
#4,583
Peak year
1989
Peak year births
21
Peak rank
#2,902
Most recent year
2001
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#10,556

Female

First year
1956
First year births
11
First year rank
#3,696
Peak year
1995
Peak year births
2,985
Peak rank
#109
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
363
Recent rank
#774

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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