Marina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marina?
Marina is spelled M-A-R-I-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Marina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Marina means “of the sea” or “related to the sea.”
- Origin
- Marina may derive from the Latin word “marinus”, meaning “of the sea.”
- Pronunciation
- muh-REE-nuh · 3 syllables
Marina Popularity in 2025
Rank#601
Recorded Births488
- Girls usage rose 38 places to #601 and recorded 25 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Marina Mean?
Marina means “of the sea” or “related to the sea.”
Origin: Marina may derive from the Latin word “marinus”, meaning “of the sea.”
How Do You Pronounce Marina?
Pronunciationmuh-REE-nuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Marina?
- History
- The name Marina has been used in various cultures, often found in Mediterranean regions with Latin linguistic influences.
Marina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 488 | #601 |
| 2024 | Girls | 463 | #639 |
| 2023 | Girls | 520 | #571 |
| 2022 | Girls | 458 | #642 |
| 2021 | Girls | 399 | #717 |
| 2020 | Girls | 399 | #704 |
| 2019 | Girls | 421 | #689 |
| 2018 | Girls | 429 | #681 |
| 2017 | Girls | 402 | #714 |
| 2016 | Girls | 432 | #681 |
| 2015 | Girls | 437 | #657 |
| 2014 | Girls | 436 | #655 |
| 2013 | Girls | 470 | #600 |
| 2012 | Girls | 440 | #644 |
| 2011 | Girls | 472 | #612 |
| 2010 | Girls | 463 | #633 |
| 2009 | Girls | 496 | #608 |
| 2008 | Girls | 577 | #533 |
| 2007 | Girls | 698 | #462 |
| 2006 | Girls | 781 | #408 |
| 2005 | Girls | 759 | #410 |
| 2004 | Girls | 887 | #357 |
| 2003 | Girls | 752 | #402 |
| 2002 | Girls | 768 | #385 |
When Was Marina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1994 · Girls
1,307 recorded births
National rank #218
1993 · Girls
1,190 recorded births
National rank #237
1995 · Girls
1,104 recorded births
National rank #254
1996 · Girls
1,074 recorded births
National rank #267
Where Marina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WA | #343 | 21 |
| NV | #374 | 7 |
| MA | #375 | 15 |
| CA | #381 | 86 |
| FL | #404 | 46 |
| VA | #413 | 19 |
| AZ | #416 | 16 |
| MN | #502 | 10 |