Girl · #10,411 in 2026

Genella

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

Current Rank

#10,411

Peak Rank

#2,617 (1925)

Total Babies

231

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1908

First Year

1981

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#2617

Peak Rank

231

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Genella

Genella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1908, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 13 Genellas were born — ranking #2,617 that year. As of 2026, Genella ranks #10,411 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 231 Genellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Genella

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

Gianelli
Giannelli
Jenelle
Jamila
Jamilah
Gentle
Janell
Gentles
Jenell
Gently
Genoa
Shinola

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Genella

What does the name Genella mean?

Genella is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1908. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Genella in 2026?

In 2026, Genella ranks #10,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Genella most popular?

Genella reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #2,617 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Genella most popular?

Genella has historically been most popular in Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Genella.

Is Genella a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Genella?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Genella include Josepha, Eupha, Dollye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Genella

Genella is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 231 births in the dataset. Genella's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #2,617. Use the chart and map above to compare Genella'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.