Karina
Pronunciation: [ k-ahr-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Karina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 253 babies have been named Karina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,182 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,182
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Kari, Kariy, Kariie, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. 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.
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