Aba vs Karina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aba

Boy #30,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born on Thursday"

Origin: Akan / Fante

Cultural Roots

Ghanaian West African Akan Fante

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,013
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aba Rank #30,013
Karina Rank #774

Karina is more popular, ranked #774 vs #30013 for Aba.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aba ___

  • Aba Kofi
  • Aba Kwame
  • Aba Mensah
  • Aba Asante
  • Aba Boateng

Karina ___

  • Karina Rose
  • Karina Marie
  • Karina Grace
  • Karina Louise
  • Karina Ann
  • Karina Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aba

Kofi Abena Kwame Akua Yaw

If you choose Karina

Natalia Lucia Elena Marco Andrei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aba or Karina more popular?

Karina is more popular, ranked #774 compared to Aba at #30013 in the United States.

What do Aba and Karina mean?

Aba means "born on Thursday" (Akan / Fante origin). Karina means "pure, beloved" (Latin origin).

Are Aba and Karina boy or girl names?

Aba is primarily a boy name. Karina is primarily a girl name.

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