girl's name
Genetha
juh-NETH-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 53
Genetha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 6 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 1957, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Genetha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Genetha?
In 1971, Genetha was given to 6 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 Genetha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Genetha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Genetha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Genetha
- English juh-NETH-uh
Sibling Names for Genetha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Genetha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Genetha
How popular is the name Genetha?
In 1971, Genetha was given to 6 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 Genetha a girl's or a boy's name?
Genetha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Genetha?
Genetha has 3 syllables.
When was Genetha most popular?
Genetha peaked in 1957, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.