Genna
Genna is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
White wave, fair one, or well-born.
Origin and history
Genna is a feminine given name that primarily functions as a modern phonetic variant of Jenna or a diminutive of names like Genevieve and Eugenia. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th century before declining in usage. Today, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for parents looking for a softer alternative to Jenna.
Popularity in the United States
3,032 babies in the United States have been named Genna since 1880. It ranks #3222 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2067.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.7 %)
- CA (22.5 %)
- MI (8.7 %)
- PA (8.7 %)
- NJ (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 43 |
| 1960-1970 | 138 |
| 1970-1980 | 228 |
| 1980-1990 | 891 |
| 1990-2000 | 868 |
| 2000-2010 | 650 |
| 2010-2019 | 163 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Famous people named Genna
- Genna Gunn: Author, Novelist
Fun facts
- Genna developed largely as a stylistic alternative to Jenna, which itself derived from Jennifer and Genevieve.
- The name saw its highest U.S. birth numbers during the late 1980s and 1990s alongside the surge in popularity of Jenna.