Karina
Karina is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Pure or beloved.
Origin and history
Karina is a popular female name of Scandinavian, German, and Slavic origins, widely understood as a elaboration of Karen or a variant of Katherine. It gained notable traction in the United States during the late 20th century and remains well-recognized. Its ultimate etymological root is most commonly associated with the Greek word for pure.
Popularity in the United States
61,464 babies in the United States have been named Karina since 1880. It ranks #521 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #690.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.4 %)
- TX (16.1 %)
- NY (7 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 51 |
| 1960-1970 | 686 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,860 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,371 |
| 1990-2000 | 22,612 |
| 2000-2010 | 17,080 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,376 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,428 |
Famous people named Karina
- Karina Smirnoff: dancer, choreographer
- Karina Pasian: singer, musician
Nicknames
Kari, Kara, Nina
Fun facts
- Because of its phonetic simplicity and cross-linguistic presence, Karina is easily used in Germanic, Slavic, Scandinavian, and Spanish-speaking cultures.
- The name is widely considered a pet form or regional variant derived from Katherine, tracing back to the ancient Greek 'katharos'.