Holding steady.
Popularity of Mareena since 1965
Babies named Mareena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 141 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mareena is a rare, modern respelling of the classic name Marina. First recorded in the United States in 1965, it has never appeared on the national popularity charts but reached its peak usage in 1995. Since then it has remained stable but very uncommon, used perhaps a handful of times each year. Its spelling suggests a creative, feminine style, similar to other modern variants like Marenna or Mariana. The name has no strong geographic concentration, appearing without a top state pattern in Social Security records.
Mareena is likely a modern English respelling of Marina, which derives from the Latin 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea'. The name has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, since the mid-20th century. Its spelling with a double 'e' may have been influenced by names like Marlena or Seraphina.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maree, Reena, Mimi
Sibling names for Mareena
Names that share Mareena's style, for a brother or sister.
