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Korina

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Pronounced kə-REE-nah /kəˈri.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: K-spelling of Corinna/Korinna — from Greek kore, 'maiden, young girl'Medium

In 30 seconds: A graceful maiden: Korina spells Corinna — 'maiden, young girl'. Lyrical, soft, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningK-spelling of Corinna/Korinna — from Greek kore, 'maiden, young girl'

U.S. rank (2024)#5210 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,590

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

Korina is a K-spelling of Corinna/Korinna — from Greek kore, 'maiden, young girl' (the ancient Boeotian poet Korinna). A lyrical, soft name; the K-styling personalizes it (popular in Greek and German use).

It registers thinly beside Corinna. Rare, maiden at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Corinna comes from Greek kore, 'maiden, young girl' (the ancient poet Korinna, a rival of Pindar) — Korina is a K-spelling; lyrical and soft.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Corinna — root etymology

Variations

CorinnaKorinnaCorina

Nicknames

KoriRina

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Corinna— the standard spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Korina mean?

Korina spells Corinna — Greek 'maiden, young girl'.

How do you pronounce Korina?

It's said kə-REE-nah /kəˈri.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Korina a boy or girl name?

Korina is a girl's name.

How popular is Korina?

Korina is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Corinna is more common.