Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Marina
GirlLatin, Italian· “of the sea”
- Meaning
- of the sea
- Origin
- Latin, Italian
- Pronunciation
- muh-REE-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #602
- US babies 2025
- 488
- Best rank
- #218 (1994)
- Peak year
- 1994
Meaning and origin of Marina
Marina is a Latin and Italian name that means “of the sea”.
Marina is the feminine form of the Latin Marinus, meaning of the sea, from mare, sea. It was carried by early Christian saints, including Saint Marina the Monk, and it has long been popular in Italy, Spain, Greece and Russia. In English the word marina also names a harbor for boats, which strengthens its maritime image. The poet Marina Tsvetaeva is a famous Russian bearer. Marina feels cosmopolitan and breezy, with a flowing rhythm. Mari and Rina are nicknames.
Popularity over time
Marina first appears in US Social Security records in 1886. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 99 different years, starting in 1919. Its best national rank was #218 in 1994, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,307 babies. In 2025, 488 babies were named Marina, and it ranked #602 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #965 in 1920, #770 in 1950, #560 in 1980, #350 in 2000, #635 in 2010, and #602 in 2025. Of the 39,514 US girls named Marina since records began, 26% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 7,515 babies. Since 2010, 7,129 more have been named Marina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Tiara, Katlyn, Kelsie, Brenna, and Clarissa.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marina ranked highest in Washington, California, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #351 | 21 |
| California | #385 | 86 |
| Massachusetts | #387 | 15 |
| Nevada | #408 | 7 |
| Florida | #411 | 46 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Marina is usually pronounced muh-REE-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Marina
A few middle names that flow with Marina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marina mean?
Marina is a Latin and Italian name that means “of the sea”.
What is the origin of the name Marina?
Marina has Latin, Italian, and Spanish roots. Marina is the feminine form of the Latin Marinus, meaning of the sea, from mare, sea.
Is Marina a popular name?
Yes. Marina ranked #602 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Marina a boy or girl name?
Marina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Marina?
Marina is usually pronounced muh-REE-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings