Genella vs Perley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Genella

Girl #48,924 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Possibly a diminutive of Genoveva (noble woman) or variant of Janelle (God is gracious); elegant Italian-influenced feminine name"

Origin: Italian / Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48,924
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gena, Nella, Nellie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Genella Rank #48,924
Perley Rank #9,310

Perley is more popular, ranked #9310 vs #48924 for Genella.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Genella ___

  • Genella Marie
  • Genella Rose
  • Genella Anne
  • Genella Grace
  • Genella Louise

Perley ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Genella

Janelle Gabrielle Rochelle Danielle Marcello

If you choose Perley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genella or Perley more popular?

Perley is more popular, ranked #9310 compared to Genella at #48924 in the United States.

What do Genella and Perley mean?

Genella means "Possibly a diminutive of Genoveva (noble woman) or variant of Janelle (God is gracious); elegant Italian-influenced feminine name" (Italian / Latin origin).

Are Genella and Perley boy or girl names?

Genella is primarily a girl name. Perley is primarily a boy name.

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