At a glance
- In short
- Genera is a unique and distinctive female name with English pronunciation as JEN-uh-ruh, having variations such as Gina and Gene.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1982 (#10,518)
- Babies in 1982
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,958 in 1922
- First recorded
- 1919
Meaning of Genera
Genera is a female name with English pronunciation as JEN-uh-ruh. It has variations such as Gina and Gene. The origin of the name Genera is not specified, but it has been used in the United States since at least the early 20th century. While not currently among the most popular names, Genera has had some presence in the past decades, with occurrences recorded back to at least 1919. Overall, Genera is a unique and distinctive name for parents looking for something less common for their baby girl.
How to pronounce Genera
English
- Pronounced JEN-uh-ruh /ˈdʒɛnərə/
Popularity of Genera in the U.S.
Genera was last recorded in the U.S. in 1982, ranked #10,518 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,958 in 1922. It first appears in the records in 1919.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1919–1982 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 | 10,518 | back (not recorded in 1980–1981) |
| 1979 | 5 | 10,210 | back (not recorded in 1976–1978) |
| 1975 | 6 | 7,984 | back (not recorded in 1970–1974) |
| 1969 | 5 | 7,471 | ▼ 455 |
| 1968 | 5 | 7,016 | back (not recorded in 1925–1967) |
| 1924 | 6 | 4,434 | back (not recorded in 1923) |
| 1922 | 11 | 2,958 | ▲ 1,506 |
| 1921 | 6 | 4,464 | ▼ 66 |
| 1920 | 6 | 4,398 | ▲ 416 |
| 1919 | 5 | 4,814 | new |