Carena
Pronunciation: [ k-ehr-EEN-ah ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 324 babies have been named Carena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,587 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,587
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Carena
Carena is a girl name .
Carena is currently ranked #23,587 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carena include Car, Care, Carey, Careie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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