Elmina vs Gena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gena

Girl #17,315 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, noble (from Eugenia)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,315
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gen, Genie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elmina Rank #17,317
Gena Rank #17,315

Gena is more popular, ranked #17315 vs #17317 for Elmina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elmina ___

No pairings available yet.

Gena ___

  • Gena Marie
  • Gena Lynn
  • Gena Lee
  • Gena Rose
  • Gena Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gena

Dena Rena Lena Tina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmina or Gena more popular?

Gena is more popular, ranked #17315 compared to Elmina at #17317 in the United States.

What do Elmina and Gena mean?

Gena means "well-born, noble (from Eugenia)" (Greek origin).

Are Elmina and Gena boy or girl names?

Elmina is primarily a girl name. Gena is primarily a girl name.

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