Carina
Carina is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Beloved, dear, or keel of a ship.
Origin and history
Carina is a feminine name derived from the Late Latin name Carinus, a derivative of 'carus' meaning beloved or dear. It is also associated with the Italian word for 'cute' or 'pretty' and the constellation Carina, which represents the keel of a ship. In the United States, it has been a moderately popular choice since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
16,494 babies in the United States have been named Carina since 1880. It ranks #1194 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1250.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.7 %)
- TX (12.4 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 66 |
| 1960-1970 | 355 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,214 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,617 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,216 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,652 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,416 |
| 2020-2029 | 936 |
Famous people named Carina
- Carina Lau: actress, singer
Nicknames
Carrie, Rina, Cari
Fun facts
- Carina is a celestial constellation in the southern sky that contains Canopus, the second-brightest star in the night sky.
- In Italian, 'carina' is the feminine adjective meaning 'cute', 'pretty', or 'nice'.