Maryna is a name of Slavic origin, specifically from Ukraine and Russia. It's a variant of the more familiar Maria, which derives from the Latin name Maria, meaning 'sea' or 'rebellious.' Maryna is often associated with the sea due to its root meaning. In some cultures, it may also be linked to the Roman goddess of war, Bellona, whose nickname was Maria. The name gained popularity in Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages and has since been adopted by other Slavic countries as well.
Maryna experienced a peak in popularity during the mid-90s with consistently high birth rates from 1992 to 1996. After 1998, it began to decline but still maintained an average of around five births per year until 2014, with occasional spikes reaching up to nine or ten births in certain years. Overall, Maryna has been a relatively popular name over the past three decades, with a total of 129 babies named Maryna since 1989.