Mareena
A feminine name of Scandinavian origin meaning "shining sea".
Name Census estimates that about 293 living Americans carry the first name Mareena. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mareena today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mareena births was 1995 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mareena. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
293
~ 1 in 1,169,810 Americans
Peak year
1995
23 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2019 SSA rank
#17,102
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Mareena: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mareena from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 141 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mareena by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mareena during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mareenas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mareena
The name Mareena is believed to have originated from the Latin word "marinus," which means "of the sea" or "maritime." It is a feminine name with roots that can be traced back to ancient Roman times.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Mareena was sometimes given to girls born in coastal regions or to those whose families had ties to the sea. It was a way to honor the child's connection to the vast and mysterious waters that played a significant role in the lives of many during that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mareena can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian scholar and historian, Eusebius of Caesarea. He mentioned a woman named Mareena who lived in the coastal city of Caesarea Maritima and was known for her charitable works among the poor.
During the Middle Ages, the name Mareena gained popularity in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong maritime traditions, such as Italy, Spain, and Portugal. It was often associated with the Virgin Mary, who was revered as the "Star of the Sea" by sailors and those living near the coast.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Mareena. One of the most famous was Mareena of Castile (1179-1246), a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts who played a significant role in the cultural and intellectual life of her time.
Another prominent figure was Mareena Sandoval (1498-1563), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Immaculate Conception and was known for her piety and devotion to the Virgin Mary.
In the 17th century, Mareena de Medici (1603-1629), a member of the illustrious Medici family of Florence, gained renown as a patron of the arts and a skilled diplomat who helped to negotiate important political alliances.
The 19th century saw the rise of Mareena Parnell (1844-1891), an Irish nationalist and leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party, who played a pivotal role in the struggle for Irish home rule.
More recently, Mareena Dietrich (1901-1992), the legendary German-American actress and singer, became an iconic figure in Hollywood's golden age and was celebrated for her unique style and captivating performances on stage and screen.
People
Mareena + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mareena as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mareena: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mareena?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 293 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mareena going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,169,810 US residents.
Is Mareena a common name?
We classify Mareena as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 302 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mareena most popular?
The single biggest year for Mareena was 1995, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mareena is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mareena a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mareena in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.