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At a Glance: Name: Marina – Meaning: of the sea – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: muh-REE-nah
Marina is a Latin name meaning "of the sea," pronounced muh-REE-nah. It has an outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel for girls, a fitting note for a name rooted in the ocean itself.
Meaning & Origin of Marina
Meaning: Of the sea.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Marina
Phonetic: muh-REE-nah IPA: /məˈriːnə/
Popularity of Marina
Marina reached its highest popularity in 1994, ranking #218 with 1,307 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had settled to #640, with 461 babies named Marina, according to Social Security data spanning 1886 to 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1886–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Marina mean?
Of the sea. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Marina)
How do you pronounce Marina?
Marina is pronounced muh-REE-nah (IPA: /məˈriːnə/).
Is Marina a popular name right now?
Marina peaked at #218 in 1994 and is ranked #640 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1886–2024.)
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