girl's name
Genella
juh-NEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 231
Genella is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1925, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1908.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Genella Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 77 |
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Genella?
In 1981, Genella was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Genella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Genella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Genella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Genella
- English juh-NEL-uh
Sibling Names for Genella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Genella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Genella
How popular is the name Genella?
In 1981, Genella was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Genella a girl's or a boy's name?
Genella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Genella?
Genella has 3 syllables.
When was Genella most popular?
Genella peaked in 1925, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.