Pure, beloved, or keel of a ship
Carena is a multifaceted name with several possible etymological roots. It is often considered a variant of Carina, derived from the Latin 'carus' meaning beloved, or the Greek 'katharos' meaning pure. In an astronomical context, it refers to the constellation Carina, which represents the keel of the ship Argo Navis.
Less common today
Carena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,632 in 1998.
Music journalist and entertainment writer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
