Genesis
Genesis is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “origin, beginning, creation.” It ranked #66 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.
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how do you pronounce Genesis?
JEN-eh-sis
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.
Especially popular in Latino communities in the U.S., Genesis has been a top-100 girls' name for over a decade.
how popular is this name?
Genesis has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 38 years since 1988. It peaked at #55 in 2013, and ranked #66 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #66 |
| 2024 | #55 |
| 2023 | #57 |
| 2022 | #65 |
| 2021 | #75 |
| 2020 | #62 |
| 2019 | #58 |
| 2018 | #57 |
| 2017 | #56 |
| 2016 | #58 |
| 2013 | #55 |
| 2010 | #89 |
| 2000 | #247 |
| 1990 | #589 |
| 1988 | #758 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Genesis fell outside the top 1,000.
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.
who are famous people named Genesis?
- Genesis Rodriguez (actress)
- Genesis (band)
what are the nicknames and variants of Genesis?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Genesis?
what names go well with Genesis?
Sibling names that share Genesis's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Genesis
What does the name Genesis mean?
Genesis means “origin, beginning, creation”.
What is the origin of the name Genesis?
Genesis comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Genesys and Génesis.
How popular is the name Genesis?
Genesis ranked #66 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2013, at #55, and it has spent 38 years in the top 1,000 since 1988.
Is Genesis a boy or girl name?
Genesis is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Genesis?
Genesis is pronounced JEN-eh-sis, with 3 syllables.
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