Karena

Q: How popular is the name Karena?

Karena is ranked #9418 in popularity for girl names.

Girl Name #9,418 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Karena is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Karena often also consider Cyrus, Croia, Bridger .

Popularity Over Time

#9,418

Current Rank

Peaked 1974 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #9,418
Total SSA Count: 12

Alternative Spellings

Karen #1261 Karely #2002 Kareli #4527

Nicknames

Kar Kay Karie Kareie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Karena Maeve

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Karena Claire

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Karena June

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Karena Rose

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Karena Ruth

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Karena Reese

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Karena Quinn

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Karena Hannah

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Karena Grace

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Karena Jade

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Dianne Girl Latin Croia Girl Irish Gaelic croi Cyrus Girl Old Persian Carver Girl Old English Bridger Girl Old English Aiana Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karena

Is Karena a boy or girl name?

Karena is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Karena?

Karena is currently ranked #9418 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Karena?

Common nicknames for Karena include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Kareie.

Is Karena a common or rare name?

Karena is an uncommon name, ranked #9418 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Karena

Karena is a girl name .

Karena is currently ranked #9,418 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Karena include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Kareie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Karena include Karen, Karely, Kareli . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.