Karina is a distinctive choice, ranked #872 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Karina in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#872
US Rank #750
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About the Name Karina
Karina has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 341 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #455 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Karina is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Karina in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #774, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Karina Wächter — Karina Wächter is a German politician serving as a member of the Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate since 2020.
Karina Lorentzen — Karina Lorentzen Dehnhardt is a Danish politician, who is a member of the Folketing for the Socialist People's Party.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Karina
Unlikely. With around 40 UK babies named Karina per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Karina in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Karina is declining: down 358 places since 2020, to #872 in 2025. It peaked at #455 in 1996.
Karina is more popular in the US (#774) than in the UK (#855). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Karina include: Karina Perez (actress), Karina Wächter and Karina Lorentzen. Short summaries for each appear below.
Karina ranks #774 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
40
UK babies named Karina (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 358 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Karina
Almost certainly the only Karina in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Karina
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
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