Karena

Girl name

Karena has been given to 3,508 babies in the U.S. since 1946. It peaked in 1974.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,508

Peak year

1974 (114 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1946

10-year trend

▼ -29%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Karena — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Karengirl

990,774 babies since 1881

Karinagirl

61,717 babies since 1956

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Janenegirl

3,545 babies since 1929

Zandragirl

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Carrigirl

3,466 babies since 1953

Torriegirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Karena?

Karena has been given to 3,508 babies in the U.S. since 1946. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Karena peak?

Karena peaked in 1974, when 114 babies were given the name.

Is Karena a girl or boy name?

Karena is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Karena are girls).

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