Geneva

Geneva is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 130 girls in the United States.

Geneva at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Geneva

Geneva belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Geneva first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #106 in 1920, and in 2024 130 babies received the name — 88,631 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Geneva in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#106 in 1920
Peak year
1924
Babies named Geneva in 2024
130
Total since 1880
88,631

Geneva in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1434 in 1996
Babies named Geneva in 2025
3
Total since 1996
98

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Geneva mean?

The meaning of Geneva is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Geneva a boy or girl name?

Geneva is a girl name. In 2024, 130 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Geneva?

Geneva comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Geneva?

Geneva first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #106 in 1920, and 130 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].