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Cotina

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Pronounced koh-TEE-nah /koʊˈtiː.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Cotina reads as a modern coinage, likely joining a Co- opening to the -tina ending of names like Christina; the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A rare coinage: Cotina likely pairs Co- with -tina (said 'koh-TEE-nah'). Its route is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningCotina reads as a modern coinage, likely joining a Co- opening to the -tina ending of names like Christina; the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (1980)#10720 ↘ Falling

1980 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1972

Total births (all-time)≈ 243

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Cotina reads as a modern coinage, probably Co- plus -tina. The route is uncertain, which we note. It appeared near 1972 (said 'koh-TEE-nah').

It stayed rare and is uncommon today. Soft, unusual, and unsettled in origin.

Did you know? Cotina surfaced around 1972 as an uncommon coined name.

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Cotina — Modern coinage; likely Co- + -tina; route uncertain

Variations

CatinaCotinaCortina

Nicknames

CotiTina

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If you like Cotina…

Tina— the -tina ending it shares

Martina— a like -tina classic

Melona— shares Cotina's American roots

Contina— shares the -na ending

Camina— a fellow American choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cotina mean?

Cotina is a modern coinage, likely Co- plus -tina; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cotina?

It's said koh-TEE-nah /koʊˈtiː.nɑ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Cotina a made-up name?

It reads as a modern coinage of uncertain inspiration.

How popular is Cotina?

Cotina has always been rare, appearing faintly in the early nineteen-seventies.