Girl · #15,292 in 2026

Genaya

Name: Popularity of the name Genaya in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Genaya, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,292

Peak Rank

#4,869 (1973)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2022

Last Year

1973

Peak Year

#4869

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Genaya

Genaya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1973, when 11 Genayas were born — ranking #4,869 that year. As of 2026, Genaya ranks #15,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 50 Genayas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Genaya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Genaya is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Genaya

What does the name Genaya mean?

Genaya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Genaya in 2026?

In 2026, Genaya ranks #15,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Genaya most popular?

Genaya reached its peak popularity in 1973, ranking #4,869 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Genaya a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Genaya is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Genaya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Genaya include Timothea, Danuta, Colita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Genaya

Genaya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Genaya's peak popularity came in 1973 when it ranked #4,869. Use the chart and map above to compare Genaya's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.