At a glance
- In short
- Genetha is a timeless and elegant name for a baby girl with English origins and variations like Geneatha.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1971 (#7,388)
- Babies in 1971
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #4,218 in 1933
- First recorded
- 1920
Meaning of Genetha
Genetha is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has English origins and is pronounced as juh-NEE-thuh (/dʒəˈniːθə/). The name Genetha has variations including Geneatha. Despite not being among the most popular names, Genetha has had some presence in the United States of America. In the mid-20th century, it ranked consistently in the top 6000 names for newborn girls. Its highest ranking was in 1953, when it reached the position of 5th most popular name for baby girls. Genetha is a timeless name that exudes elegance and grace, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for something distinctive yet classic for their little girl.
How to pronounce Genetha
English
- Pronounced juh-NEE-thuh /dʒəˈniːθə/
Popularity of Genetha in the U.S.
Genetha was last recorded in the U.S. in 1971, ranked #7,388 with 6 babies. It peaked at #4,218 in 1933. It first appears in the records in 1920.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1920–1971 10 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 | 7,388 | back (not recorded in 1960–1970) |
| 1959 | 6 | 5,566 | back (not recorded in 1958) |
| 1957 | 6 | 5,377 | back (not recorded in 1954–1956) |
| 1953 | 5 | 5,673 | ▼ 110 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5,563 | back (not recorded in 1950–1951) |
| 1949 | 5 | 5,244 | back (not recorded in 1935–1948) |
| 1934 | 5 | 4,286 | ▼ 68 |
| 1933 | 5 | 4,218 | back (not recorded in 1923–1932) |
| 1922 | 5 | 5,009 | back (not recorded in 1921) |
| 1920 | 5 | 4,975 | new |