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).