Karina

Pronunciation: [ k-ahr-EEN-uh ]

Boy Name #30,182 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Karina is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ahr-EEN-uh.

Parents who love the name Karina often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,182
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Karim #819 Kari #2838

Nicknames

Kar Kay Karie Kariie

Also a Girl Name

Karina is also used as a girl name, ranked #774.

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Similar Names

Katherine Katie Kate Kathryn Katharine Kathleen Kathrine Kattie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Karina

Is Karina a boy or girl name?

Karina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30182. As a girl name, it is ranked #774. Karina is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Karina?

Karina is pronounced k-ahr-EEN-uh.

How popular is the name Karina?

Karina is currently ranked #30182 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Karina?

Common nicknames for Karina include Kar, Kay, Karie, and Kariie.

Is Karina a common or rare name?

Karina is an uncommon name, ranked #30182 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Karina

Karina is a boy name .

Is Karina a boy or girl name? Karina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,182 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #774. Karina is more commonly used as a girl name.

Karina is currently ranked #30,182 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Karina include Karim, Kari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.