Kareena
2025 SSA
About Kareena
Kareena is a beautiful feminine name with multiple cultural associations. It has roots in Indian naming traditions, where it's a variant of Karina or Carina, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear one.' The name gained significant popularity in South Asia following the rise of Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor. With its melodious sound and flowing rhythm, Kareena has cross-cultural appeal, making it recognizable in both Eastern and Western contexts. The double 'e' spelling gives it a distinctive appearance compared to similar names like Karina or Karen. While maintaining its Indian cultural connections, Kareena has gradually gained international recognition as global naming trends become more diverse and inclusive.
Pronounced kuh-REE-nuh.
As of October 2026, Kareena ranked #7306 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2341 in 2002.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,405 | 33 | 18.5 |
| 2015 | #3,364 | 48 | 26.9 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #4,992 | 27 | 15.6 |
| 2018 | #4,282 | 33 | 19.4 |
| 2019 | #4,602 | 30 | 17.9 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Kareena on lists
Famous Kareenas
- Kareena Kapoor Khan
Indian Bollywood actress, daughter of Bollywood actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita,Sister of Indian Actress Karisma Kapoor and Spouse of Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan
Kareena in pop culture
- Kareena Ferreira
character on British soap "EastEnders"
- Kareena Jones
character on TV sketch show "All That"
- "Kareena Kareena
" Indian TV comedy series