UK girl's name
Tarina
A feminine name derived from an Italian word meaning "evening".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tarina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tarina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4373, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1998 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Tarina. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tarina ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 4 girls were registered as Tarina.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tarina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4373
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Tarina mean?
The name Tarina is believed to have its origins in the Finnish language, stemming from the word "tarina," which means "story" or "tale." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with storytelling or narration in its early usage.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Tarina can be traced back to the 18th century in Finland, where it was primarily used as a feminine given name. During this time, Finnish culture placed a high value on oral traditions and folklore, which could explain the name's popularity and its ties to storytelling.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Tarina was Tarina Piispanen, a Finnish author and poet who lived from 1826 to 1895. Her works, which often drew inspiration from Finnish folklore and mythology, contributed significantly to the preservation and celebration of her country's cultural heritage.
Another prominent individual named Tarina was Tarina Kuusisto, a Finnish artist and illustrator born in 1947. Her intricate illustrations, which often accompanied children's books and fairy tales, brought many stories to life through her captivating visual narratives.
In the 19th century, the name Tarina gained some popularity outside of Finland, particularly in Sweden and other Nordic countries. One notable Swedish individual with this name was Tarina Lindström, a pioneering educator who lived from 1832 to 1917 and played a crucial role in establishing early childhood education programs in her country.
Moving into the 20th century, the name Tarina continued to appear across various cultural contexts. For instance, Tarina Patel was an Indian-born British author and activist who lived from 1915 to 2008. Her writings, which often explored themes of identity and social justice, made significant contributions to the literary landscape of her time.
While the name Tarina has maintained a presence throughout history, its usage has remained relatively modest compared to more widespread names. However, its connection to storytelling and the rich cultural heritage of Finland and the Nordic regions has secured its place as a unique and meaningful name with deep roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tarina over time
The chart below shows babies named Tarina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tarina, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2003, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tarina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tarina was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3891 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3874 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tarina
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tarina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tarina in the UK right now?
In 2003, Tarina was ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tarina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 4 babies registered as Tarina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tarina?
A feminine name derived from an Italian word meaning "evening".
How many people are called Tarina in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Tarina across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.