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Arina

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Pronounced uh-REE-nuh /ɐ.ˈrʲi.nə/Medium

Meaning: PeaceMedium

In 30 seconds: Arina is a Russian name meaning 'peace,' connected to the older Greek Irene and Eirene. It carries a calm meaning in a soft, flowing form.
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Origin MediumRussian
MeaningPeace
U.S. rank (2025)#2654 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births65 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,189

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

In Russian usage, Arina developed from the same source as Irene, the Greek name for peace. The link runs back through Eirene, so the sense of peace stays at its core. It is a warmly traditional choice in Russian-speaking countries.

Forms like Irena and Irene sit on the same branch, showing how the peace root spread across languages. Japanese manga artist Arina Tanemura, creator of Full Moon o Sagashite, is a well-known bearer.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Arina is 'peace', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Arina — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ArínaArīnaIrenaEireneIrene

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Arina Tanemura (1978–present)
    Japanese manga artist, created Full Moon o Sagashite.

If you like Arina…

Irene— the related peace name Arina ultimately connects back to
Marina— shares Arina's soft -ina ending and gentle Russian feel
Alyna— shares the -na ending
Irina— a fellow Russian choice
Yelena— echoes that soft -na sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arina mean?

Arina is usually explained as meaning 'peace' and is most often linked with Russian tradition.

How do you pronounce Arina?

It's commonly said uh-REE-nuh /ɐ.ˈrʲi.nə/.

Is Arina a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Arina is used as a girl name.

How popular is Arina?

In 2024, Arina ranked #2574 in the U.S. for girls, with 68 births recorded.

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