Carina
Meaning
"beloved, dear one"
Origin: Latin (carus)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,485
- Total SSA Count
- 147
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Cari, Rina, Cara
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"beloved, dear one"
Origin: Latin (carus)
"strong-willed warrior"
Origin: Irish
Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1485 for Carina.
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Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Carina at #1485 in the United States.
Carina means "beloved, dear one" (Latin (carus) origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).
Carina is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.