Genna

Meaning & origin

Genna first appeared in U.S. records in 1934, but its usage remained sparse. The name reached its peak popularity in 1986, the same year shown in the trajectory data, after which it entered a period of decline that continues through the latest year of 2025. The name's scarcity is reflected in its lack of a one-in-N ranking and its absence from any state-level popularity lists. Genna is best understood as a variant of Jenna, which itself gained traction in the late 20th century, or as a diminutive of longer names like Genevieve. Despite its low usage, Genna remains a recognizable and straightforward feminine name within the English-speaking world.

Genna emerged as a given name in the 20th century, likely as a variant of Jenna or a shortened form of names like Genevieve. Its usage saw a modest peak in the 1980s but has since declined.