Carina
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Carina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 35 babies have been named Carina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,912 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #37,912
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Carina is also used as a girl name, ranked #1485.
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About the Name Carina
Carina is a boy name .
Is Carina a boy or girl name? Carina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,912 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,485. Carina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Carina is currently ranked #37,912 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carina include Car, Cari, Cariy, Cariie, Cay, Caie, and Carkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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