Carina vs Selina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carina

Girl #1,485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Latin (carus)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Scandinavian Portuguese German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,485
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cari, Rina, Cara

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Selina

Girl #1,308 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Turkish German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,308
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sel, Lena, Seli

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Popularity Comparison

Carina Rank #1,485
Selina Rank #1,308

Selina is more popular, ranked #1308 vs #1485 for Carina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carina ___

  • Carina Sofia
  • Carina Elena
  • Carina Louise
  • Carina Rose
  • Carina Maria
  • Carina Victoria

Selina ___

  • Selina Rose
  • Selina Marie
  • Selina Grace
  • Selina Claire
  • Selina Jane
  • Selina Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carina

Lorenzo Isabella Marco Valentina Luca

If you choose Selina

Celia Serena Marina Julian Adrian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carina or Selina more popular?

Selina is more popular, ranked #1308 compared to Carina at #1485 in the United States.

What do Carina and Selina mean?

Carina means "beloved, dear one" (Latin (carus) origin). Selina means "moon" (Greek origin).

Are Carina and Selina boy or girl names?

Carina is primarily a girl name. Selina is primarily a girl name.

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