Girl
Carina
dear, beloved
About Carina
Delicate yet distinctive, Carina offers celestial beauty grounded in accessible pronunciation and spelling. This name shimmers with gentle sophistication, creating impressions of starlight and warmth simultaneously. The three-syllable flow provides musical rhythm that makes introductions pleasant and memorable. Carina appeals to parents seeking something lovely without being overly ornate, substantial without being heavy. The name's international recognition ensures ease across cultures while maintaining enough uniqueness to avoid popularity concerns. Its soft consonants and vowel-heavy structure create an impression of approachability and kindness, suggesting someone nurturing yet capable. Carina works seamlessly from playground to boardroom, never requiring mental adjustment as contexts change. The name carries both romantic and professional credibility, making it versatile for any path your daughter might pursue. Parents choosing Carina demonstrate appreciation for names that balance beauty with practicality, femininity with strength, and familiarity with distinction.
Popularity of the Name Carina
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | #892 | #514 | ||
| 1977 | #811 | #270 | ||
| 1978 | #819 | #331 | ||
| 1979 | #805 | #331 | ||
| 1980 | #759 | #274 | ||
| 1981 | #762 | #316 | ||
| 1982 | #722 | #273 | ||
| 1983 | #727 | #302 | ||
| 1984 | #684 | #344 | ||
| 1985 | #691 | #367 | ||
| 1986 | #735 | #287 | ||
| 1987 | #733 | #313 | ||
| 1988 | #607 | #363 | ||
| 1989 | #560 | #318 | ||
| 1990 | #543 | #383 | ||
| 1991 | #490 | #341 | #956 | |
| 1992 | #475 | #420 | #634 | |
| 1993 | #449 | #797 | ||
| 1994 | #452 | #638 | ||
| 1995 | #383 | #676 | ||
| 1996 | #418 | #631 | ||
| 1997 | #528 | #769 | #819 | |
| 1998 | #553 | #749 | #502 | |
| 1999 | #550 | #901 | #662 | |
| 2000 | #567 | #885 | #802 | |
| 2001 | #607 | #948 | #634 | |
| 2002 | #654 | #527 | #702 | |
| 2003 | #663 | #947 | #685 | #745 |
| 2004 | #731 | #1000 | #719 | |
| 2005 | #741 | #920 | ||
| 2006 | #864 | #832 | ||
| 2007 | #850 | #911 | ||
| 2008 | #901 | #899 | ||
| 2009 | #876 | #848 | ||
| 2010 | #948 | #934 | ||
| 1967 | #413 | |||
| 1968 | #410 | |||
| 1970 | #336 | |||
| 1971 | #423 | |||
| 1972 | #289 | |||
| 1973 | #294 | |||
| 1974 | #302 | |||
| 1975 | #348 | |||
| 2011 | #962 | #687 | ||
| 2014 | #756 | #867 | ||
| 2024 | #913 | |||
| 2012 | #931 | |||
| 2016 | #917 | |||
| 2017 | #837 | |||
| 2019 | #895 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Carina
Names Similar to Carina
Nicknames for Carina
- Cari
- Rina
- Cary
- Nina
- Ari
Famous People Named Carina
| Carina Witthöft | German tennis player |
| Carina Lau | Hong Kong actress |
| Carina Benninga | Dutch journalist and author |
| Carina Beduschi | Brazilian racing driver |
| Carina Horn | South African sprinter |
| Carina Axelsson | Swedish model and author |
| Carina Lau Kar-ling | Hong Kong singer and actress |
| Carina Jaarnek | Swedish country singer |
| Carina Ricco | Mexican actress and singer |
| Carina Berg | Swedish television presenter and actress |
| Carina Damm | Brazilian mixed martial artist |
| Carina Lidbom | Swedish actress |
| Carina Chocano | Peruvian-American writer and critic |
| Carina Bergfeldt | Swedish journalist and author |
| Carina Alt | German retired swimmer |
| Carina Vogt | German ski jumper |
| Carina Färnlöf | Swedish handball player |
| Carina Hilders | Dutch gynecologist and professor |
| Carina Alfie | Argentine guitarist |
| Carina Nebula | Not a person but a famous astronomical object |
Characters Named Carina
| Carina Smyth | A character from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series |
| Carina DeLuca | A character from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Carina Allardyce | A character from the book "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier |
| Carina Carlson | A character from the TV show "Chuck" |
| Carina Miller | A character from the video game "Mass Effect 2" |
| Carina Wayne | A character from the TV show "Arrow" |
| Carina Radnor | A character from the book "Skyward" by Brandon Sanderson |
| Carina Hanson | A character from the TV show "Hawaii Five-0" |
| Carina Márquez | A character from the TV show "Roswell, New Mexico" |
| Carina McKay | A character from the TV show "Rush" |
| Carina McKenzie | A character from the TV show "Chicago P.D" |