Marina
Pronunciation: [ m-er-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 51 babies have been named Marina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #18,349 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,349
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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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, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, May, Maie, and Markins. 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.
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