Girl · #598 in 2026

Marina

Marina is a feminine given name. It is the female version of the Roman family name Marinus, which is a form of the Latin name Marius. The meaning of Marius might be connected to Mars, the Roman god of war, or with the Latin word maris, meaning virile. It also later became associated with the Latin word marinus, meaning "of the sea".

Current Rank
#598
Peak Rank
#218 (1994)
Total Babies
40K
5-Yr Trend
+19%
1886
First Year
2026
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#218
Peak Rank
40K
Total Count
135
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Marina

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Marina is a feminine given name. It is the female version of the Roman family name Marinus, which is a form of the Latin name Marius. The meaning of Marius might be connected to Mars, the Roman god of war, or with the Latin word maris, meaning virile. It also later became associated with the Latin word marinus, meaning "of the sea".

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The Story of Marina

Marina first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1886, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 1,307 Marinas were born — ranking #218 that year. As of 2026, Marina ranks #598 for baby girls with 507 births, rising sharply (+19% over the past five years). In total, more than 40K Marinas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Marina

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marina is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marina

What does the name Marina mean?
Marina is a feminine given name. It is the female version of the Roman family name Marinus, which is a form of the Latin name Marius. The meaning of Marius might be connected to Mars, the Roman god of war, or with the Latin word maris, meaning virile. It also later became associated with the Latin word marinus, meaning "of the sea".
How popular is Marina in 2026?
In 2026, Marina ranks #598 among girls' names in the U.S., with 507 babies given the name that year.
When was Marina most popular?
Marina reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #218 that year with 1,307 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Marina most popular?
Marina has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Alaska, New Mexico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marina.
Is Marina a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Marina is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Marina?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marina include Lina, Rosetta, Zella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Marina

Marina is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 40K births in the dataset. Marina's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #218. Use the chart and map above to compare Marina's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.