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Gena
Pronounced JEE-nah /ˈdʒiː.nə/Medium
Meaning: A short form of Regina ('queen') or Eugenia ('well-born; noble'), used on its own. Warm and vintage, with a soft 'jee' sound.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Gena is a short form of Regina ('queen') or Eugenia ('well-born; noble'), long used on its own. It reads warm and mid-century, with a soft 'jee' sound — rare in the U.S. today. The exact root varies by family, which we note (said 'JEE-nah').
It appears rarely now, more common in past generations. Rare, vintage, and warm.
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What does the name Gena mean?
Gena is a short form of Regina ('queen') or Eugenia ('well-born; noble'); the root varies by family.
How do you pronounce Gena?
It's said JEE-nah /ˈdʒiː.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Gena a boy or girl name?
Gena is a girl's name.
How popular is Gena?
Gena is a rare name in the U.S. today.