Gena Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEE-nah / ˈdʒiː.nəEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Woman of the people; Hebrew: God is gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Gena is often considered a diminutive of the name Genevieve or a variant of Gina. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century. The name has also been associated with Hebrew origins, emphasizing grace and kindness. Its usage has varied over time, reflecting cultural shifts in naming preferences.
Trend Summary
Gena has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gina
- Gene
International Variants
- Gina (Italian)
- Gena (Russian)
Famous people named Gena
Gena Rowlands is an acclaimed American actress known for her work in independent films and collaborations with director John Cassavetes.
Gena Lee Nolin is an American actress and model, recognized for her role on the television series 'Baywatch'.
Fictional characters named Gena
Gena is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky personality.
Gena is a character in the book series 'The Chronicles of Narnia', depicted as a loyal friend to the protagonists.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gena was first seen in the United States in 1880. Gena has ranked as high as #667 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Gena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gena (2008)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1882 | 12 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 11 |
| 1886 | 13 |
| 1887 | 14 |
| 1888 | 14 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1890 | 15 |
| 1891 | 21 |
| 1892 | 21 |
| 1893 | 14 |
| 1894 | 12 |
| 1895 | 16 |
| 1896 | 15 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 21 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 19 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 32 |
| 1916 | 36 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 22 |
| 1919 | 32 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1921 | 33 |
| 1922 | 30 |
| 1923 | 36 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1925 | 30 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 32 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 26 |
| 1930 | 33 |
| 1931 | 19 |
| 1932 | 29 |
| 1933 | 28 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1935 | 16 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1943 | 36 |
| 1944 | 23 |
| 1945 | 30 |
| 1946 | 34 |
| 1947 | 53 |
| 1948 | 61 |
| 1949 | 53 |
| 1950 | 62 |
| 1951 | 60 |
| 1952 | 70 |
| 1953 | 73 |
| 1954 | 83 |
| 1955 | 158 |
| 1956 | 167 |
| 1957 | 166 |
| 1958 | 197 |
| 1959 | 197 |
| 1960 | 267 |
| 1961 | 273 |
| 1962 | 397 |
| 1963 | 458 |
| 1964 | 459 |
| 1965 | 325 |
| 1966 | 411 |
| 1967 | 486 |
| 1968 | 502 |
| 1969 | 389 |
| 1970 | 401 |
| 1971 | 397 |
| 1972 | 363 |
| 1973 | 313 |
| 1974 | 284 |
| 1975 | 361 |
| 1976 | 268 |
| 1977 | 297 |
| 1978 | 264 |
| 1979 | 267 |
| 1980 | 209 |
| 1981 | 212 |
| 1982 | 189 |
| 1983 | 171 |
| 1984 | 202 |
| 1985 | 173 |
| 1986 | 149 |
| 1987 | 152 |
| 1988 | 128 |
| 1989 | 126 |
| 1990 | 107 |
| 1991 | 96 |
| 1992 | 104 |
| 1993 | 98 |
| 1994 | 71 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 63 |
| 1997 | 68 |
| 1998 | 51 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 68 |
| 2001 | 51 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 43 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |