girl's name
Genetta
juh-NET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 568
Genetta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1988 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 1958, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Genetta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 92 |
| 1930s | 81 |
| 1940s | 93 |
| 1950s | 102 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 33 |
How Popular Is Genetta?
In 1988, Genetta 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 Genetta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Genetta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Genetta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Genetta
- English juh-NET-uh
Sibling Names for Genetta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Genetta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Genetta
How popular is the name Genetta?
In 1988, Genetta 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 Genetta a girl's or a boy's name?
Genetta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Genetta?
Genetta has 3 syllables.
When was Genetta most popular?
Genetta peaked in 1958, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.