Gena vs Lema

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

Gena Rank #17,315
Lema Rank #17,374

Gena is more popular, ranked #17315 vs #17374 for Lema.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gena ___

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

Lema ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gena

Dena Rena Lena Tina

If you choose Lema

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gena or Lema more popular?

Gena is more popular, ranked #17315 compared to Lema at #17374 in the United States.

What do Gena and Lema mean?

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

Are Gena and Lema boy or girl names?

Gena is primarily a girl name. Lema is primarily a girl name.

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