Pure, beloved; meaning "innocent and cherished"
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Karina is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, beloved; meaning "innocent and cherished"". Listed origin: Scandinavian.
kah-REE-nah
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In 2024, Karina ranked #774 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #610 |
| 2021 | #676 |
| 2022 | #701 |
| 2023 | #761 |
| 2024 | #774 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Karina is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, beloved; meaning "innocent and cherished"". Listed origin: Scandinavian.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is kah-REE-nah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2024, Karina ranked #774 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Kar, KA. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Karina Rose, Karina Grace, Karina Marie, Karina Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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