NAME PROFILE
Gennady
Derived from the Arabic word for a candle or lamp, symbolizing illumination and brightness. This name describes a person who is a natural beacon of light, possessing a warm, glowing personality that inspires and guides others with ease.
Key Stats
| Total births | 83 |
| Gender | Male (21% / 79%) |
| Peak year | 2017 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2016 |
| Most recent | 2018 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 67%TX — 33%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Shama Sikander (Indian actress, Yeh Meri Life Hai) · Shama Zaidi (Screenwriter and costume designer, Garam Hawa) · Shama Hyder (Entrepreneur and author, The Zen of Social Media Marketing) · Shama Rahman (Sitarist and composer, Let Each Finger Become a Guitar) · Shama Bhat (Biotechnologist and founder, Bhat Bio-tech)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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