Pure
Karena is a variant of the name Carina or Katherine, ultimately derived from the Greek word 'katharos'. It gained some popularity in the mid-20th century as a more unique alternative to Karen or Karina. It carries the long-standing association with purity and clarity common to the Katherine family of names.
About 15 girls were named Karena in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
