Pure, beloved, or dark-haired
Kerina is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of Karina or Katherine, meaning 'pure', or a feminine form of the Irish name Kieran, meaning 'little dark one'. It may also be used as a modern elaboration of the name Kerin.
Less common today
Kerina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,800 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
