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The baby name Christina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kris-TEE-nə (IPA: /krɪˈstiːnə/).

Christina is Greek, Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Greek, Latin
Pronunciation: kris-TEE-nə (IPA: /krɪˈstiːnə/)

What is the meaning of the name Christina ?

The baby name Christina is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kris-TEE-nə (IPA: /krɪˈstiːnə/).

Christina is Greek, Latin in Origin.

Christina is the Latin feminine form of Christianus, from Greek Christianos “follower of Christ,” itself based on Christos “anointed.” Used in Late Antiquity for converts, it became a given name through the veneration of early martyrs such as Saint Christina of Bolsena and Saint Christina of Tyre.

Across medieval Europe the name spread via Latin and vernacular forms, sustaining steady use in Catholic and Orthodox lands and later in Protestant regions. Notable bearers include Queen Christina of Sweden (1626–1689), a celebrated patron of the arts. In the Anglophone world Christina and the French-influenced Christine rose sharply in the 20th century, peaking in the 1970s–80s in the United States. International variants include Christine (English/French), Cristina (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Kristina (German, Slavic, Scandinavian), Kirsten and Kirstin (Scandinavian), and Christiana/Kristiana. Diminutives and short forms include Chris, Christie/Christy, Chrissy, Tina, and Kirsty.

Christina has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Christina

Christina Aguilera Actor|musician · Born 1980 · United States Christina Aguilera is a famous American musician and actor, best known for her powerful voice and hit songs like 'Genie in a Bottle' and 'Beautiful'. She gained fame in the late 1990s and has since become a prominent figure in pop music. Aguilera has also appeared as a coach on the television show 'The Voice'. Christina Ricci Actor · Born 1980 · United States Christina Ricci is an American actor best known for her role as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family and its sequel Addams Family Values. She also starred in films like Casper and Sleepy Hollow, showcasing her talent in both dark and whimsical roles. Christina of Sweden Royal · Born 1626 · Sweden Christina of Sweden was a queen who is most famous for abdicating the throne in 1654, a rare move for a monarch. Known for her patronage of the arts and her interest in philosophy, she invited thinkers like René Descartes to her court. Her unconventional lifestyle and decision to convert to Catholicism made her a fascinating figure in European history.
Christina Hendricks Actor · Born 1975 · United States Christina Hendricks is an American actor best known for her role as Joan Holloway in the television series Mad Men. She has also appeared in films like Drive and The Neon Demon. Her performances have earned her critical acclaim and several award nominations. Christina Grimmie Actor · Born 1994 · United States Christina Grimmie was an American singer and YouTuber who gained fame as a contestant on 'The Voice' in 2014. She was known for her powerful voice and covers of popular songs on her YouTube channel. Her original songs like 'With Love' and 'Invisible' also captured the hearts of many fans. Christina Milian Actor · Born 1981 · United States Christina Milian is best known as a singer and actress from the United States. She gained fame with her hit single 'AM to PM' and starred in films like 'Love Don't Cost a Thing'. Born in 1981, she has also appeared in television shows such as 'Grandfathered'.

Celebrity babies named Christina

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Christina Schwarzenegger Arnold Schwarzenegger film director ★★★★★
Christina Lee Birgit Kroencke model ★★★★★ Christopher Lee television actor ★★★★★
Christina Pedersoli Bud Spencer film director ★★★★★

Christina – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
CY Girls 0 #5 543 3,755
CY 0 #7 114 1,632
KR 0 #8 1 201
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
GR Girls 0 #10 1,351 6,293
KR Girls 0 #14 2 572
DK Girls 0 #16 1,902 7,429
BF Girls 0 #17 1 315
GR 0 #17 299 3,911
HT Girls 0 #20 4 950
DK 0 #21 422 5,198
BN 0 #26 7 2,297
NA 0 #28 6 2,537
Austria 0 #29 401 850
DJ Girls 0 #29 1 488
ID 0 #29 11 2,238
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
Austria Girls 0 #36 2,730 1,885
Germany Girls 0 #36 10,317 4,949
MT 0 #36 8 1,767
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
MO 0 #39 14 2,706
Germany 0 #48 1,042 2,542
Austria Girls 2010 #52 132 60
ID Girls 0 #53 47 3,319
PR 0 #53 3 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
LU 0 #58 9 2,830
SG Girls 0 #60 1,579 18,916
CN 0 #63 23 3,857
IN 0 #68 4 2,963
JM 0 #71 17 3,714
AO 0 #72 6 2,729
TW 0 #72 29 4,523
BG 0 #74 9 1,799
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
BN Girls 0 #75 32 5,459
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
JM Girls 0 #78 266 7,507
SG 0 #78 238 11,010
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
PH 0 #79 18 5,607
RS 0 #84 1 923
MT Girls 0 #87 67 3,773
QA 0 #88 13 7,011
MD Girls 0 #89 4 865
KZ 0 #90 5 1,452
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
RU Girls 0 #97 1,653 11,913
SD 0 #99 4 2,130
MY Girls 0 #100 3,052 24,821
GE Girls 0 #103 6 1,564
KW 0 #107 10 5,216
OM 0 #107 10 6,215
NA Girls 0 #109 122 7,146
CN Girls 0 #110 377 8,829
EE Girls 0 #111 28 1,888
HU 0 #112 4 1,675
MO Girls 0 #115 154 7,056
RU 0 #121 75 3,641
Norway Girls 2025 #123 4 453
CR 0 #124 35 5,526
BW Girls 0 #128 21 4,216
CY Boys 0 #129 3 3,473
MU 0 #129 9 3,613
IQ 0 #130 4 3,533
LU Girls 0 #130 57 4,850
Switzerland Girls 2024 #131 5 1,786
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
JO 0 #135 6 2,158
RS Girls 0 #135 3 1,651
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
AE 0 #138 40 10,220
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
ZA Girls 0 #145 3,839 25,928
HK Girls 0 #146 1,062 16,104
PR Girls 0 #147 15 3,171
MY 0 #150 196 12,352
TW Girls 0 #151 135 8,139
BG Girls 0 #157 68 3,559
HK 0 #161 227 8,483
GH Girls 0 #166 208 6,973
Sweden Girls 2022 #168 12 1,568
SI Girls 0 #173 5 2,769
HR 0 #176 6 2,081
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AO Girls 0 #182 28 4,575
CZ 0 #182 5 3,154
MU Girls 0 #184 173 8,539
PH Girls 0 #189 224 13,098
Finland Girls 0 #193 288 1,368
HU Girls 0 #196 28 3,308
LT Girls 0 #196 5 1,904
Belgium Girls 2009 #200 21 402
GH 0 #200 44 5,396
PS 0 #200 19 5,692
QA Girls 0 #204 114 15,378
KZ Girls 0 #205 132 5,862
AL Girls 0 #211 12 4,141
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
JP Girls 0 #216 30 6,592
IR 0 #229 3 4,221
PT 0 #235 12 4,161
BD 0 #238 4 5,992
Canada Girls 2024 #245 41 2,795
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
EC Girls 0 #253 6 3,650
IL 0 #253 22 6,291
NG 0 #253 12 5,926
Finland Girls 2026 #257 1,350 3,895
EG Girls 0 #259 1,882 14,742
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
SD Girls 0 #264 82 7,678
HR Girls 0 #265 25 3,687
JO Girls 0 #265 61 7,570
EG 0 #266 155 6,387
Finland 0 #269 39 830
LB 0 #270 568 13,263
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
NL Girls 0 #273 1,295 5,933
SA 0 #280 16 10,560
CZ Girls 0 #282 61 5,378
OM Girls 0 #282 115 15,987
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
NL 0 #291 101 2,481
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
AE Girls 0 #307 250 20,968
ZA 0 #307 141 14,421
CR Girls 0 #318 233 11,342
CN Boys 0 #324 8 9,639
PE 0 #324 6 6,350
KW Girls 0 #330 188 19,177
PL Girls 0 #331 24 5,096
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GT 0 #332 7 5,948
BR 0 #335 11 5,969
CM Girls 0 #337 213 11,671
BD Girls 0 #353 34 8,413
GH Boys 0 #357 5 8,138
PT Girls 0 #368 84 7,952
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PS Girls 0 #370 160 10,981
France Girls 2021 #383 23 3,185
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
Spain 0 #397 56 2,326
MX 0 #397 17 8,339
CL 0 #400 12 6,867
IL Girls 0 #402 231 11,648
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PA Girls 0 #454 28 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #460 45 11,303
CO 0 #461 20 7,768
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
IR Girls 0 #472 59 8,334
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
GT Girls 0 #494 12 7,500
RU Boys 0 #494 12 12,621
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
UY Girls 0 #501 10 6,731
BH 0 #508 46 17,937
NG Girls 0 #509 314 15,093
IT 0 #515 204 4,183
HK Boys 0 #516 12 12,905
IN Girls 0 #530 102 13,121
CM Boys 0 #538 13 12,054
United States Girls 2024 #543 398 8,487
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IT Girls 0 #560 1,514 9,415
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BO Girls 0 #576 36 9,488
SY 0 #587 144 11,684
AR Girls 0 #589 11 8,289
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
Spain Girls 0 #636 375 5,561
SA Girls 0 #657 280 25,931
SG Boys 0 #685 13 17,960
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Girls 0 #735 117 14,098
QA Boys 0 #736 8 18,093
BR Girls 0 #749 196 12,708
KW Boys 0 #752 18 18,755
TN 0 #779 51 13,765
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
PE Girls 0 #788 157 14,861
OM Boys 0 #856 26 17,948
EG Boys 0 #871 16 15,035
United States Boys 2012 #881 6 7,390
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
Germany Boys 0 #934 19 5,697
NG Boys 0 #940 12 16,906
NL Boys 0 #941 11 5,873
CO Girls 0 #950 129 16,140
MX Girls 0 #953 232 17,781
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,027 7 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
MA 0 #1,041 88 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,074 38 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,077 102 25,619
DZ 0 #1,122 55 20,130
TR 0 #1,138 74 19,440
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
SA Boys 0 #1,592 23 28,008

Christina is popular in 96 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada

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People also ask about Christina

Christina is predominantly a girl's name.
Christina is a 3 syllable name, pronounced kris-TEE-nə (IPA: /krɪˈstiːnə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Christine, Cristina, Kristina, Kristine, Krista and Christa.
Across languages, Christina has these equivalents: 'Russian': 'Кристина (Kristina), 'Greek': 'Χριστίνα (Christina).
Yes, very popular — Christina ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 13 countries.
Christina ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Christina's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 14 notable people named Christina are in our database, including Christina Aguilera (Actor|musician), Christina Ricci (Actor), Christina of Sweden (Royal).
Yes — at least 3 celebrity couples have chosen Christina for their child, including Arnold Schwarzenegger.