Karina
Girl name · 298 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Karina: 298 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 16 births in 1990.
Karina is a Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Katherine, ultimately derived from the Greek Aikaterine, a name whose meaning has long been debated but is most often linked to katharos, meaning "pure." The name gained international recognition through Danish-born actress Anna Karina, the iconic muse of French New Wave cinema in the 1960s. While no major places bear the name directly, the root Katherine has inspired countless place names worldwide. Karina is also a popular variant in Scotland, where it has been consistently used since
Girl 42 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199016 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 298since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 39%vs prior 5y