Karina vs Sky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karina

Girl #774 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Russian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
363
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Rina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Karina Rank #774
Sky Rank #828

Karina is more popular, ranked #774 vs #828 for Sky.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karina ___

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

Sky ___

  • Sky Marie
  • Sky Elizabeth
  • Sky Ann
  • Sky Lynn
  • Sky Grace
  • Sky Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Karina

Natalia Lucia Elena Marco Andrei

If you choose Sky

River Ocean Blue Sage Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karina or Sky more popular?

Karina is more popular, ranked #774 compared to Sky at #828 in the United States.

What do Karina and Sky mean?

Karina means "pure, beloved" (Latin origin). Sky means "the sky, cloud" (Old Norse sky origin).

Are Karina and Sky boy or girl names?

Karina is primarily a girl name. Sky is primarily a girl name.

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