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Karlina

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Pronounced kar-LEE-nuh /kɑːrˈliː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Karolina/Carla, from the Germanic Karl, 'free man/woman.' Popular across Slavic and Scandinavian naming traditions, it reads as a graceful, classic-feeling pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A graceful classic: Karlina means 'free woman,' a Carla/Karolina form (said 'kar-LEE-nuh'). Elegant and rare.
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Origin MediumGermanic, Polish
MeaningA form of Karolina/Carla, from the Germanic Karl, 'free man/woman.' Popular across Slavic and Scandinavian naming traditions, it reads as a graceful, classic-feeling pick.
U.S. rank (2021)#12829 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 323

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319812021

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

Karlina is a form of Karolina/Carla, rooted in the Germanic Karl, 'free.' It carries a graceful, classic ring across Polish, Scandinavian, and wider European tradition. Rare in the U.S. (said 'kar-LEE-nuh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, graceful, and classic.

Did you know? Karlina descends from the Germanic Karl, 'free man/woman,' by way of Carla and Karolina — a graceful, classic-feeling name found across Slavic and Scandinavian tradition (said 'kar-LEE-nuh').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Karlina — Germanic Karl, 'free'; Carla/Karolina form

Variations

KarolinaCarlinaKarlena

Nicknames

KarliLina

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If you like Karlina…

Karolina— the fuller form it shortens from
Carla— the Germanic root name
Carlotta— a like graceful Carl- cousin
Katalina— a like flowing -lina name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Karlina mean?

Karlina is a form of Karolina/Carla, from the Germanic Karl, meaning 'free man/woman.'

How do you pronounce Karlina?

It's said kar-LEE-nuh /kɑːrˈliː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Karlina a boy or girl name?

Karlina is a girl's name.

How popular is Karlina?

Karlina is a rare name in the U.S.

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