What does the name Genesis mean?

Genesis means beginning, origin. First book of the Bible.

Where does the name Genesis come from?

Genesis is a girl name of Greek origin.

Is Genesis a boy or a girl name?

Genesis is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 96% of children given the name Genesis are girls and 4% are boys.

How popular is the name Genesis in 2023?

Genesis ranks #57 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2016 with 4,450 babies.

How do you pronounce Genesis?

Genesis is pronounced JEN-eh-sis (3 syllables).

A name from Greek · Girl

Genesis

Beginning, origin. First book of the Bible.

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Popularity over time

A 59-year arc in numbers.

86,202 U.S. births recorded from 1964–2023.

Popularity · 1964–2023

3,869 births in 2023

1964 1993 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

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GBeginning, origin. First book of the Bible.

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What does the name Genesis mean?: Genesis means beginning, origin. First book of the Bible.
Where does the name Genesis come from?: Genesis is a girl name of Greek origin.
Is Genesis a boy or a girl name?: Genesis is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 96% of children given the name Genesis are girls and 4% are boys.
How popular is the name Genesis in 2023?: Genesis ranks #57 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2016 with 4,450 babies.
How do you pronounce Genesis?: Genesis is pronounced JEN-eh-sis (3 syllables).

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