Well-born or noble
Gena is primarily a diminutive of Eugenia, derived from the Greek word 'eugenes'. It can also serve as a variant of Gina, which stems from names like Regina or Georgina. In many cultures, it is used as a standalone name representing high birth or nobility.
Less common today
Gena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,457 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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