Karena
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,479 babies have been named Karena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karena is past its peak , currently ranked #9,418 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,418
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Karena
Karena is a girl name .
Karena is currently ranked #9,418 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karena include Kar, Kare, Karey, Kareie, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karena include Karen, Karely, Kareli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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