Gena
Gena: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสษnษ/
Meaning and origin of Gena
- A female given name, a rare variant of Gina or short form of Genevieve.
How popular is Gena?
Since 1880, 12,824 girls in the U.S. have been named Gena. Its highest rank for girls was #420 in 1968. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Gena FAQ
What does the name Gena mean?
A female given name, a rare variant of Gina or short form of Genevieve.
How popular is the name Gena?
Since 1880, 12,824 girls in the U.S. have been named Gena. Its highest rank for girls was #420 in 1968. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Gena a boy or girl name?
Gena is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,824 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.