Christina
Meaning of Christina
Christina is a popular and timeless name for baby girls. It has a rich history and is derived from the Greek word "christos," meaning "anointed one" or "follower of Christ." The English pronunciation of Christina is kris-TEE-nuh (/krɪstənə/), while the German pronunciation is kris-TEE-nah (/kriˌstiːna/). Variations of this name include Christine and Kristina. In terms of popularity, Christina has seen fluctuations over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked between 200 and 700 in terms of occurrence. However, it had its peak popularity in the 1980s when it reached the top 20 names for baby girls. Regardless of its ranking, Christina remains a beloved choice for parents who appreciate its elegant sound and meaningful origin.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as kris-TEE-nah (/kriˌstiːna/)
English
- Pronunced as kris-TEE-nuh (/krɪstənə/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Similar Names to Christina
Notable People Named Christina
| Christina Aguilera - Christina María Aguilera is an influential American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality known for her powerful vocals and incorporation of controversial themes into her work. |
| Christina Milian is a multi-talented American singer, songwriter, and actress known for hits like "AM to PM" and "Dip It Low." |
| Christina Victoria Grimmie was an American singer and YouTuber known for her popular song covers and debut studio album "With Love." |
| Christina Ricci is an American actress known for her portrayal of unconventional characters in independent and mainstream films, earning her Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Primetime Emmy Award nominations. |
| Christina of Denmark, a Danish princess, served as regent of Lorraine and was a claimant to the thrones of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. |
| Christina Applegate is an accomplished American actress known for her role as Kelly Bundy in the sitcom Married... with Children and has received numerous award nominations throughout her career. |
| Christina Georgina Rossetti was an English writer known for her romantic, devotional, and children's poems, as well as the lyrics of popular Christmas carols. |
| Christina Judith Perri is an American singer and songwriter known for her hit single "Jar of Hearts" and her platinum-certified debut album Lovestrong. |
| Christina Hammock Koch is an American engineer, NASA astronaut, and former station chief for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in American Samoa. |
| Datuk Christina Liew is a Hong Kong-born Malaysian politician who has held various positions in the Sabah state administration and federal government, and is a member of the People's Justice Party (PKR). |
| Christina Schlesinger is an American painter and muralist known for her "protest art" and her strong rapport with the Chicano community in Venice, California. |
| Christina Elizabeth Sharpe is an American academic and professor of English literature and Black Studies at York University in Toronto, Canada. |
| Christina Pickles is a British-American Emmy Award-winning actress known for her roles in St. Elsewhere and Friends. |
| Christina Onassis was a Greek businesswoman, socialite, and heiress to the Onassis fortune, as the only daughter of Aristotle Onassis and Athina Mary Livanos. |
| Christina Smolke is an American synthetic biologist and Full Professor at Stanford University, known for her research in using yeast to produce opioids for medical purposes. |
