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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Beloved
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- kuh-REE-nuh
Carina is a Latin name that means "beloved." It's a name with a clear, single meaning behind it rather than a vague or invented one. U.S. birth records for Carina stretch all the way back to 1914, giving it over a century of documented use.
Meaning & Origin of Carina
Meaning: Beloved.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Carina
kuh-REE-nuhIPA /kəˈriːnə/
Popularity of Carina
Carina reached its highest popularity in 1995, ranking #383 with 689 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #1479, with just 147 babies named Carina.
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These names have followed a similar path to Carina in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Carina mean?
Beloved. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Carina?
Carina is pronounced kuh-REE-nuh (IPA: /kəˈriːnə/).
Is Carina a popular name right now?
Carina peaked at #383 in 1995 and is ranked #1479 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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