Karina Girl

Popularity: #605 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Latin; Slavic

Meaning

Latin: 'beloved'; Slavic: 'pure'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Karina has roots in both Latin and Slavic languages. In Latin, it is derived from 'carus,' meaning beloved. In Slavic cultures, it is often associated with purity and innocence. The name has gained popularity in various countries, particularly in the 20th century. It is used in multiple cultures, reflecting a blend of influences.

Trend Summary

Karina has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s.

Similar Names

Marina, Selina, Serena, Carina, Alina, Nina, Lina, Tina

Variants

  • Karine
  • Karyna

International Variants

  • Carina (Italian)
  • Karina (Spanish)
  • Karyna (Ukrainian)

Famous people named Karina

Karina Smirnoff is a professional dancer known for her appearances on 'Dancing with the Stars.'.

Karina Lombard is an actress and producer recognized for her roles in 'The Firm' and 'The Last of the Mohicans.'.

Karina Leung is a notable figure in the field of environmental science.

Karina T. is a popular social media influencer and content creator.

Fictional characters named Karina

Karina is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel,' known for her strong personality.

Karina is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' often portrayed as a friend of the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Karina was first seen in the United States in 1956. Karina has ranked as high as #227 nationally which occurred in 1995 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Karina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Karina (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 61
20%
CA 55
18%
FL 25
8%
NY 22
7%
IL 18
6%
NJ 13
4%
OH 12
4%
VA 11
4%
WI 10
3%
TN 10
3%
NC 10
3%
WA 10
3%
MA 9
3%
PA 8
3%
AZ 7
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
195611
19579
195817
195914
196016
196146
196293
196342
196465
196573
196665
196766
196899
1969121
1970152
1971154
1972174
1973180
1974206
1975276
1976328
1977406
1978479
1979506
1980674
1981656
1982667
1983647
1984658
1985671
1986722
1987849
19881,288
19891,539
19901,564
19911,795
19921,949
19932,202
19942,262
19952,985
19962,868
19972,374
19982,235
19992,378
20002,133
20011,963
20021,959
20031,976
20041,734
20051,630
20061,530
20071,589
20081,444
20091,122
20101,112
2011933
2012858
2013802
2014738
2015691
2016632
2017564
2018511
2019532
2020477
2021432
2022421
2023370
2024363