Girls · #66 in 2025
Genesis: Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- Birth or origin
- Pronunciation
- JEN-uh-sis
- Nickname options
- Gen, Genny
Origin and meaning
Genesis comes from a Greek word referring to birth or origin. It is also the English title of the Bible's first book. Families may be drawn to that scriptural connection or to the broader idea of a beginning.
U.S. popularity
Genesis ranked #66 for girls in the United States in 2025, with 3,527 girls given this spelling. Its highest recorded U.S. rank was #55, reached in 2013, 2024. Historical coverage: 1880–2025. Peak refers to rank, not the largest number of births.
Source: Social Security Administration; historical peaks calculated from its national name files. Rankings count each spelling separately within the listed sex.
The Hello Baby Names take
Genesis feels meaningful and expansive. Its three syllables have a clear, steady rhythm, while Gen offers a practical short form. It suits parents who want a name with an immediately recognizable concept and a little more presence than a brief word name.
Things to consider
The biblical association is prominent. If you mainly love the idea of a beginning, consider whether you also welcome that association in daily conversation.
If you love Genesis, consider…
- Eden: Offers a shorter name with biblical imagery.
- Naomi: Keeps the scriptural link with a gentler sound.
- Eliana: Adds a flowing, less word-like alternative.
- Nova: Expresses a related sense of newness.
- Journey: Offers another direct, expansive word name.
- Serenity: Keeps the long, meaningful word-name style.
- Victoria: Brings a more traditional name with clear meaning.
- Amara: Softens the rhythm into open vowels.