Gena vs Toshiye

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

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Toshiye

Girl #17,379 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"year of blessing"

Origin: Japanese kanji toshi (year) + e (blessing)

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,379
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Toshi

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Popularity Comparison

Gena Rank #17,315
Toshiye Rank #17,379

Gena is more popular, ranked #17315 vs #17379 for Toshiye.

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

Toshiye ___

  • Toshiye Hana
  • Toshiye Yuki
  • Toshiye Saki
  • Toshiye Nana
  • Toshiye Aiko

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gena

Dena Rena Lena Tina

If you choose Toshiye

Yoshiko Fumiko Kenji Hiroshi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gena or Toshiye more popular?

Gena is more popular, ranked #17315 compared to Toshiye at #17379 in the United States.

What do Gena and Toshiye mean?

Gena means "well-born, noble (from Eugenia)" (Greek origin). Toshiye means "year of blessing" (Japanese kanji toshi (year) + e (blessing) origin).

Are Gena and Toshiye boy or girl names?

Gena is primarily a girl name. Toshiye is primarily a girl name.

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