Holding steady.
Popularity of Charina since 1970
Babies named Charina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charina is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1970 and reached its peak in 1984, though it has never cracked the top 1000. The name likely blends the Italian endearment Cara ('beloved') with the suffix -ina, creating a double-diminutive that feels both romantic and delicate. Its trajectory has remained stable, with very few births each year. Charina's connection to the more common Carina and Karina offers a slightly more elaborate alternative while retaining a similar sound. Although no top states can be identified due to low numbers, the name carries an air of understated elegance.
Charina is likely a modern elaboration of Cara or Chiara. Cara is an Italian word meaning 'beloved', while Chiara is the Italian feminine form of Clarus, meaning 'clear, bright'. The name may also be influenced by the suffix -ina, common in Italian diminutives. It gained modest use in the United States from the 1970s onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Char, Rina
Sibling names for Charina
Names that share Charina's style, for a brother or sister.
