Karina

Meaning of Karina

Karina's meaning depends on the origin. In Scandinavia, it is seen as a form of Katherine, meaning "pure". In Latin, it can be associated with "beloved" or "dear".

Karina has Scandinavian, Latin roots — browse every Scandinavian, Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Karina

Karina is climbing again, up to #750 in 2025 from #774 in 2024 after peaking at #159 in 2000.

Notable people named Karina

• Karina Smirnoff
  Professional dancer, Dancing with Stars
• Karina Lombard
  French-American actress and model
• Karina Aznavourian
  Russian-Armenian Olympic épée fencer
• Karina Nose
  Japanese actress and model
• Karina Bryant
  British Olympic judoka

Questions about the name Karina

What does the name Karina mean?

Karina means karina's meaning depends on the origin. in scandinavia, it is seen as a form of katherine, meaning "pure". in latin, it can be associated with "beloved" or "dear", and it comes from Scandinavian, Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Karina?

In 2025, Karina ranked #750 for girls, up from #774 the year before.

When was Karina most popular?

Karina peaked at #159 in 2000.