Marina: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced muh-REE-nuh · 3 syllables
Marina means “of the sea”, from Latin.
Name of an early virgin martyr venerated in the Orthodox Church, Latin Marina, probably a feminine form of Marinus, from marinus (“of the sea”), or a variant of Maria.
- Meaning
- of the sea
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- muh-REE-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #601
- US babies a year
- about 466 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Nature, Literary
How popular is Marina?
Marina was the #601 name in the US in 2025, given to 488 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #601 |
| England & Wales | #720 |
| Scotland | #636 |
| Ireland | #588 |
| France | #753 |
| Norway | #390 |
| Canada | #878 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Marina?
Half of US adults named Marina are older than 33; most are between 20 and 70. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Marina
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Marina have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Marina
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Francesca
- Adriana
- Natalie
- Valerie
- Juliana
- Celine
- Cecily
- Liana
- Mariana
- Natalia
- Lilia
- Tatiana
- Corina
- Ana
- Elena
- Giovanna
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Questions about Marina
What does the name Marina mean?
Marina means “of the sea”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Marina?
Marina is pronounced muh-REE-nuh.
How popular is the name Marina?
Marina was the #601 name in the US in 2025, given to 488 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Marina?
Half of US adults named Marina are older than 33. Most are between 20 and 70.