The baby name Genica is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈniːkə/ (juh-NEE-kah).
Genica is English in Origin.
The baby name Genica is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈniːkə/ (juh-NEE-kah).
Genica is English in Origin.
Rooted in Romanian and Bulgarian usage, Genica is a feminine diminutive of Eugenia, from Greek eugenēs meaning “well-born, noble.” In Romanian, the endearment suffix -ica (as in Florica and Marica) lends a gentle, vintage tone while preserving the sense of nobility and refinement associated with its parent name.
The name surfaces in early 20th‑century records and arts circles - most memorably through the Romanian‑French actress Génica Athanasiou - yet remains uncommon outside Southeastern Europe and diaspora communities. Parents seeking a rare but grounded choice may view Genica as a lighter alternative to Eugenia/Evgenia. Close variants include Eugenia (international), Eugénie (French), Evgenia/Yevgeniya (Russian), and Eugenija (South Slavic and Baltic). Pet forms and cognates related to the same root include Genia, Geni, Gena, Genka, and Russian Zhenya; French sources sometimes use the accented Génica. The core meaning across these forms centers on “well-born,” carrying connotations of grace and distinction.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #422 | 8 | 13,098 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2014 | #928 | 5 | 9,590 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #971 | 13 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,381 | 66 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Genica is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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