Declining since 1996, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Karyna since 1974
Babies named Karyna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 99 |
| 1990s | 289 |
| 2000s | 289 |
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Karyna is a relatively rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1974. It peaked in popularity in 1997, but has since declined; by 2023, it ranked 13,208th, with only about 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name. The name's trajectory shows a falling trend since 1996. Karyna likely emerged as a variant of the more common Karina, which itself is a form of Katherine. It has not appeared in any top state lists, indicating a diffuse but infrequent usage across the country. The name carries a modern, international feel, blending Slavic and English influences.
Karyna is likely a modern spelling variant of Karina or Carina. Karina is a Scandinavian and Slavic form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally associated with "pure." Alternatively, it may be a variant of the Slavic name Karina, meaning "dear" or "little darling." The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kara, Rina, Kari
Sibling names for Karyna
Names that share Karyna's style, for a brother or sister.
