Marina

Pronunciation: [ m-er-EEN-uh ]

Boy Name #18,349 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marina is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-er-EEN-uh.

Parents who love the name Marina often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #18,349
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Mario #399 Mariano #1150 Marion #2309 Marius #2422 Marino #4735 Marin #4943

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Mariie

Also a Girl Name

Marina is also used as a girl name, ranked #639.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marina

Is Marina a boy or girl name?

Marina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #18349. As a girl name, it is ranked #639. Marina is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Marina?

Marina is pronounced m-er-EEN-uh.

How popular is the name Marina?

Marina is currently ranked #18349 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Marina?

Common nicknames for Marina include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie.

Is Marina a common or rare name?

Marina is an uncommon name, ranked #18349 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Marina

Marina is a boy name .

Is Marina a boy or girl name? Marina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,349 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #639. Marina is more commonly used as a girl name.

Marina is currently ranked #18,349 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Marina include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Marina include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.