Genie

Genie 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 5 girls in the United States.

Genie at a glance

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

About the name Genie

Genie 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, Genie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #549 in 1883, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 2,731 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Genie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#549 in 1883
Peak year
1982
Babies named Genie in 2024
5
Total since 1880
2,731

Genie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#2689 in 2023
Babies named Genie in 2025
8
Total since 1996
48

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Genie mean?

The meaning of Genie 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 Genie a boy or girl name?

Genie is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Genie?

Genie comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Genie?

Genie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #549 in 1883, and 5 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].