Genesis

Genesis is a girl's name of English origin meaning “creation, beginning, origin.” In 2024 it was given to 3,835 girls in the United States.

Genesis at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“creation, beginning, origin”
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.səs/

About the name Genesis

Genesis belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “creation, beginning, origin” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Genesis first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #55 in 2013, and in 2024 3,835 babies received the name — 90,028 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Genesis in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#55 in 2013
Peak year
2016
Babies named Genesis in 2024
3,835
Total since 1880
90,028

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Genesis mean?

Genesis means “creation, beginning, origin” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Genesis a boy or girl name?

Genesis is a girl name. In 2024, 3,835 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Genesis?

Genesis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Genesis?

Genesis first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #55 in 2013, and 3,835 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Genesis?

Genesis is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.səs/ (IPA).

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