Karena
Karena is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pure or beloved.
Origin and history
Karena is a feminine given name considered a variant of Karina, Carina, or Karen, tracing back to the Greek name Katherine. It can mean 'pure', or derive from the Latin 'carus', meaning 'beloved'. In the United States, it peaked in moderate usage during the late 20th century and remains a rare, modern choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,508 babies in the United States have been named Karena since 1880. It ranks #2991 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2033.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.6 %)
- NY (16.7 %)
- TX (10 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 14 |
| 1950-1960 | 48 |
| 1960-1970 | 261 |
| 1970-1980 | 962 |
| 1980-1990 | 651 |
| 1990-2000 | 768 |
| 2000-2010 | 508 |
| 2010-2019 | 228 |
| 2020-2029 | 68 |
Nicknames
Kari, Rena
Fun facts
- Karena acts as a bridge between Greek etymology and Scandinavian phonetic preferences.
- The name saw its highest US popularity during the 1970s and 1980s, remaining uncommon in recent years.