Karina
Meaning: A name whose crisp sounds create a distinctive impression
Origin: Scandinavian/Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #347
Total births: 342
History: Karina peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The name has a warm, international character. Karina represents the cosmopolitan side of Australian naming.
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| Current rank (1987) | #97 |
| Babies named Karina in 1987 | 77 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 342 |
| Peak year | 1985 (134 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #55 |
| Years in records | 1984–1987 (3 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Karina
What does the name Karina mean?
Karina means “A name whose crisp sounds create a distinctive impression” from Scandinavian/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Karina?
Karina has Scandinavian/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “A name whose crisp sounds create a distinctive impression”.
How popular is Karina in Australia?
Karina ranked #97 in Australia in 1987 — given to 77 babies that year.
When was Karina most popular?
Karina peaked in 1985 with 134 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Karina a boy or girl name?
Karina is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Karinas in registered births are female.