Girl · #10,517 in 2026

Genera

Genus is a taxonomic rank above species and below family as used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus.E.g. Panthera leo (lion) and Panthera onca (jaguar) are two species within the genus Panthera.

Current Rank
#10,517
Peak Rank
#2,958 (1922)
Total Babies
60
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1919
First Year
1982
Last Year
1922
Peak Year
#2958
Peak Rank
60
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Genera

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Genus is a taxonomic rank above species and below family as used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus.E.g. Panthera leo (lion) and Panthera onca (jaguar) are two species within the genus Panthera.

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Etymology
Etymology The term "genus" comes from Latin genus , a noun form cognate with gignere ('to bear; to give birth to'). The French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656–1708) is considered "the founder of the modern concept of genera".. The Swedish taxonomist Carl Linnaeus popularized its use in his 1753 Species Plantarum .

The Story of Genera

Genera first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1919, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 11 Generas were born — ranking #2,958 that year. As of 2026, Genera ranks #10,517 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 60 Generas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Genera

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Genera

What does the name Genera mean?
Genus is a taxonomic rank above species and below family as used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name forms the first part of the binomial species name for each species within the genus.E.g. Panthera leo (lion) and Panthera onca (jaguar) are two species within the genus Panthera.
How popular is Genera in 2026?
In 2026, Genera ranks #10,517 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Genera most popular?
Genera reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #2,958 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Genera a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Genera is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Genera?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Genera include Cena, Felicie, Mida. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Genera

Genera is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 60 births in the dataset. Genera's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #2,958. Use the chart and map above to compare Genera'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.