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Corina

♀ Girl

Pronounced koh-REE-na /ko.ˈɾi.na/Medium

Meaning: MaidenMedium

In 30 seconds: Corina is a Romanian girl's name meaning 'maiden'.
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Origin MediumRomanian, Spanish, Portuguese
MeaningMaiden
U.S. rank (2025)#3921 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 15,925

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199218862025

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

Corina is treated here as a Romanian form meaning 'maiden', part of the Corinna family with Greek roots in the word for a young girl. The Romanian athlete Corina Căprioriu is a noted bearer. Related spellings include Corinna and the short form Cora.

The name has a warm, even three-syllable sound that travels easily across European languages. Its variations, from Korinna to Corinne, all circle the same idea of a maiden.

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

Variations

CorinnaKorinnaCorineCoraCorinne

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Corina Căprioriu (1986–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Corina…

Cora— A short relative of Corina listed among its variations.
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corina mean?

Corina is usually explained as meaning 'maiden' and is most often linked with Romanian tradition.

How do you pronounce Corina?

It's commonly said koh-REE-na /ko.ˈɾi.na/.

Is Corina a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Corina?

In 2024, Corina ranked #2888 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.

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