Girl · #10,386 in 2026

Genetta

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

A genet is a member of the genus Genetta, which consists of 17 species of small African carnivorans. The common genet is the only genet present in Europe and occurs in the Iberian Peninsula, Italy and France.

Current Rank

#10,386

Peak Rank

#2,862 (1958)

Total Babies

568

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1988

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#2862

Peak Rank

568

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Genetta

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

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

The etymological origin of the word 'genet' is uncertain; it may be a derivation of the Arabic name djarnet . The English word comes from Old French 'genete', which came from Spanish 'gineta'.

The Story of Genetta

Genetta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1958, when 17 Genettas were born — ranking #2,862 that year. As of 2026, Genetta ranks #10,386 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 568 Genettas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Where is Genetta most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

United States
53%
Belgium
20%
Malaysia
10%
United Kingdom
9%
Italy
9%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Genetta

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

Janetta
Janita
Janata
Giannetti
Jeanette
Janette
Jeannette
Djanet
Genets
Genette
Genetic
Genta

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Genetta

What does the name Genetta mean?

How popular is Genetta in 2026?

In 2026, Genetta ranks #10,386 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Genetta most popular?

Genetta reached its peak popularity in 1958, ranking #2,862 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Genetta a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Genetta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Genetta include Von, Dorean, Thereasa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Genetta

Genetta is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 568 births in the dataset. Genetta's peak popularity came in 1958 when it ranked #2,862. Use the chart and map above to compare Genetta'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.