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Generra

juh-NEHR-uh /dʒəˈnərə/

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1991 (#11,509)
Babies in 1991
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#6,788 in 1987
First recorded
1986

Meaning of Generra

Generra is a rare feminine given name emerging from contemporary Anglo-American onomastic practices, characterized by its tripartite syllabic structure and Latin-derived morphemes. Etymologically, the initial element gen- traces to the Latin genus, denoting “birth” or “origin,” while the terminal segment -erra subtly alludes to terra, providing a nuanced sense of groundedness. Phonetically rendered as /dʒəˈnərə/, the designation features an initial palato-alveolar affricate, an unstressed initial schwa, and primary emphasis on the medial syllable, yielding a sonority that is both measured and precise. Analysis of Social Security Administration data from 1986 through 1991 reveals annual occurrences oscillating between six and ten, corresponding to national popularity ranks from 798 to 856, which underscores its marginal yet persistent presence. As an exemplar of deliberate morphological construction, Generra offers a technically informed option for those seeking a name that combines originality with structured linguistic heritage.

How to pronounce Generra

English

Popularity of Generra in the U.S.

Generra was last recorded in the U.S. in 1991, ranked #11,509 with 6 babies. It peaked at #6,788 in 1987. It first appears in the records in 1986.

Bar and line chart: Generra in the U.S., 1986–1991. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 10 in 1987 and 6 in 1991. Line: rank among girl names, peak #6,788 in 1987, #11,509 in 1991.
  • Girls named Generra (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1986–1991. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1986⁠–⁠1991 6 rows
Generra: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
1991611,509▲ 1,449
1990512,958▼ 2,111
1989610,847▼ 2,456
198888,391▼ 1,603
1987106,788▲ 2,757
198669,545new