Genna Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJEN-uh / ˈdʒɛnə

Italian; Hebrew

Meaning

Italian: 'young; youthful'; Hebrew: 'God is gracious'

Historical & Cultural Background

Genna is often considered a diminutive of the name Genevieve in Italian contexts. In Hebrew, it is sometimes associated with the name Gena, which carries a similar meaning. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the 20th century. It is often used in modern naming trends, reflecting a preference for shorter, more accessible names.

Trend Summary

Genna has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

JennaGinaGemmaHannahZenaRena

Variants

  • Gena
  • Jenna

International Variants

  • Gina (Italian)
  • Jenna (English)

Famous people named Genna

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Fictional characters named Genna

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Sibling Suggestions

LenaNinaMinaTinaSienna

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Genna was first seen in the United States in 1934. Genna has ranked as high as #1022 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Genna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Genna (2013)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19346
19375
19476
19507
19518
19537
19576
19588
19597
196024
19617
196215
196317
196413
19658
196617
19678
196814
196915
197010
197112
197223
197322
197431
197531
197631
197722
197820
197926
198041
198157
198247
198348
1984125
1985105
1986144
1987126
1988104
198994
199097
199185
1992122
199383
199491
199579
199684
199772
199876
199978
200084
200179
200292
200376
200462
200568
200661
200748
200842
200938
201030
201124
201218
201319
201414
201518
201610
201712
201812
20196
20209
20219
20226
20235
20245