Carina

Meaning of Carina

This name means "dear" or "beloved." It's like calling someone "sweetheart" but as a name.

Carina has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Carina

After ranking as high as #567 in 2000, Carina has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Carina

• Carina Szpilka
  Spanish businesswoman, CEO
• Carina Lau
  Hong Kong actress, singer
• Carina Smyth
  Fictional character, Pirates
• Carina Cone
  American Paralympic swimmer
• Carina Perelli
  Argentine actress, model

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Questions about the name Carina

What does the name Carina mean?

Carina means this name means "dear" or "beloved." it's like calling someone "sweetheart" but as a name, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Carina a boy's or a girl's name?

Carina is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Carina?

Carina did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Carina most popular?

Carina peaked at #567 in 2000.