Kareena is a female given name of Indian origin. It is derived from the Sanskrit words "kari" meaning "to do" and "bhana" meaning "existence". Therefore, the name Kareena can be interpreted to mean "someone who has an active existence".
The use of the name Kareena dates back centuries in India, with many notable figures throughout history bearing this name. One famous example is Kareena Kapoor Khan, a popular actress and model from Bollywood who was born with this name.
In recent years, Kareena has gained popularity as a given name for baby girls not only in India but also globally, due to its unique sound and meaning. It has become particularly popular among parents seeking distinctive names for their daughters that reflect Indian culture and heritage while still being accessible to a global audience.
Based on the statistics provided for the name Kareena in the United States from 1970 to 2023, we can observe several trends and patterns:
From 1970 to 1980, there were only a few births with the name Kareena each year, ranging from 5 to 14. However, starting in 1982, the number of babies named Kareena began to increase more significantly.
Between 1982 and 2002, the number of births with the name Kareena fluctuated between a low of 11 births in 1987 and a high of 69 births in 2002. This period saw a consistent rise in popularity for the name.
From 2003 to 2015, the number of births with the name Kareena stabilized around an average of about 50 births per year. However, there was a notable peak in 2008 with 64 births.
After 2015, the popularity of the name Kareena began to decline again, with fewer than 50 births per year from 2016 to 2023. The most recent data shows that there were only 14 births in 2023.
In total, between 1970 and 2023, there were 1,472 babies named Kareena born in the United States. This demonstrates a changing trend in popularity for the name over time.