Girl Name · Latin Origin
Marina
Marina is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Of the sea". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Marina often also consider Mariana.
Marina meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Of the sea
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Marina to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Marina as M·A·R·I·N·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Marina is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Marina variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Marinaa, Marinae, Marinay, Marin.
- Nicknames: Mar and M.
- Middle names: Pair Marina with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Marina middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mariana, Marna, Marianna, Maryanna, Marnie — full picks on the sibling names for Marina guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Marina? Browse our names like Marina guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Marina
What does the name Marina mean?
Marina means "Of the sea" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Marina?
Marina originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Marina?
Marina has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Marina a boy's or girl's name?
Marina is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Marina in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Marina sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Marina?
Names that share Marina's sound and style include Mariana, Marna, Marianna, Maryanna, Marnie.
What middle names pair well with Marina?
Good middle-name fits for Marina pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Marina is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Marina is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Marina?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marina share its rhythm without rhyming — Mariana, Marna, Marianna all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.