Genesis
Genesis is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “origin, beginning, creation.” It ranked #83 in the United States in 2025. From the Greek genesis meaning origin or creation, it is the title of the first book of the Bible.
how do you pronounce Genesis?
JEN-eh-sis
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what does Genesis mean?
The name Genesis means “origin, beginning, creation.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
From the Greek genesis meaning origin or creation, it is the title of the first book of the Bible. Especially popular in Latino communities in the U.S., Genesis has been a top-100 girls' name for over a decade.
where does the name Genesis come from?
From the Greek γένεσις, meaning origin, source or coming into being. It is the title the Greek translators gave the first book of the Hebrew Bible, which is called Bereshit — in the beginning — in Hebrew.
the history of Genesis
Genesis is a modern American given name rather than a traditional one, part of the same movement that produced Trinity and Serenity. It rose sharply from the 1990s and entered the American top hundred in the 2000s, with particularly strong use among Hispanic families in the United States.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #83 |
| 2023 | #79 |
| 2022 | #75 |
| 2021 | #71 |
| 2020 | #67 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Genesis?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Genesis?
- Genesis Rodriguez (actress)
- Genesis (band)
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what names go well with Genesis?
Sibling names that share Genesis's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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