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The baby name Genesis is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ (JEN-ə-sis).

Genesis is Biblical, English, Greek in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Biblical, English, Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ (JEN-ə-sis)

What is the meaning of the name Genesis ?

The baby name Genesis is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ (JEN-ə-sis).

Genesis is Biblical, English, Greek in Origin.

From Greek γένεσις (génesis), via Latin, Genesis means “origin, birth, beginning, creation.” The word stems from the Indo-European root gen- “beget” and relates to Greek gígnomai/gennáō “to come into being, beget.” As the Septuagint title of the Bible’s first book, the name carries strong scriptural resonance. Variants include Spanish Génesis, Portuguese Gênesis, and Italian Genesi; modern creative spellings such as Genesys also occur. Nicknames range from Gen and Genny to Ness.

As a given name it emerged in the late 20th century, rising sharply in English- and Spanish-speaking communities. In the United States it is unisex but far more common for girls, with notable popularity through the 1990s and 2000s and sustained use into the 2010s, especially among Latino families. Parents are drawn to its blend of biblical heritage and contemporary sound, evoking themes of creation, new beginnings, and fresh starts.

Genesis has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Genesis

Genesis Rodriguez Actor · Born 1987 · United States Genesis Rodriguez is an American actress best known for her roles in Telemundo telenovelas. She got her start playing leading parts in Prisionera, Dame Chocolate, and Doña Bárbara. Genesis P-Orridge Actor · Born 1950 · United Kingdom Genesis P-Orridge was an English artist and musician best known for founding the industrial band Throbbing Gristle and later fronting Psychic TV. They also co-founded the performance art collective COUM Transmissions and the occult group Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth, and were associated with works like “Hamburger Lady,” “United,” and “Godstar.”

Genesis – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ 0 #6 1 374
KH Boys 0 #9 1 270
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
HN 0 #19 4 704
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
HN Girls 0 #30 9 884
PR 0 #54 2 1,497
United States Girls 2024 #55 3,835 8,487
EC Girls 0 #63 284 3,650
PA Girls 0 #64 1,119 9,861
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
EC 0 #82 34 2,502
PR Girls 0 #82 88 3,171
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
PA 0 #100 31 3,797
PH 0 #104 7 5,607
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
CL Girls 0 #190 2,295 14,098
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
CR Girls 0 #217 427 11,342
MO Boys 0 #230 5 5,842
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
EC Boys 0 #240 7 3,322
Canada Girls 2024 #244 42 2,795
GT Girls 0 #245 324 7,500
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
GT 0 #254 61 5,948
NG 0 #254 11 5,926
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
SG 0 #276 7 11,010
PH Boys 0 #278 106 11,440
PE 0 #282 29 6,350
CL 0 #291 124 6,867
Canada Boys 2024 #292 15 2,588
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #306 7 10,560
BO Girls 0 #321 359 9,488
BO 0 #321 61 6,868
GH Boys 0 #322 24 8,138
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GH Girls 0 #332 6 6,973
CN Girls 0 #340 10 8,829
PE Girls 0 #340 1,150 14,861
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CO Girls 0 #344 1,749 16,140
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
MX 0 #354 60 8,339
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PH Girls 0 #367 24 13,098
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
France Girls 2021 #400 6 3,185
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
MX Girls 0 #411 1,728 17,781
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
Spain 0 #432 21 2,326
CO 0 #437 44 7,768
PT Girls 0 #441 11 7,952
GT Boys 0 #459 16 7,625
PA Boys 0 #465 17 9,305
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
AR Boys 0 #478 6 7,628
UY Girls 0 #478 33 6,731
CM Boys 0 #484 67 12,054
AR Girls 0 #492 108 8,289
KW Girls 0 #502 14 19,177
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
HK Boys 0 #516 12 12,905
RU Boys 0 #518 9 12,621
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
AE Girls 0 #543 11 20,968
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
SG Girls 0 #571 16 18,916
BO Boys 0 #572 21 9,244
BH 0 #580 8 17,937
HK Girls 0 #603 13 16,104
NG Boys 0 #614 396 16,906
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
CL Boys 0 #642 24 13,390
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
Spain Girls 0 #673 331 5,561
SG Boys 0 #673 25 17,960
IT 0 #682 33 4,183
QA Boys 0 #689 19 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
BR Boys 0 #705 47 12,213
United States Boys 2024 #711 182 7,044
NG Girls 0 #738 49 15,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #829 10 4,949
PE Boys 0 #838 41 14,506
CO Boys 0 #853 68 15,656
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
OM Boys 0 #869 13 17,948
MX Boys 0 #883 100 16,355
Spain Boys 0 #910 21 5,610
NL Girls 0 #912 44 5,933
SA Girls 0 #916 20 25,931
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
BR Girls 0 #988 5 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,052 41 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,077 35 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,103 76 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,112 30 25,928
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,240 207 9,415
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,443 29 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,509 106 28,008

Genesis is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
France
New York City (Black, non-Hispanic), United States
New York City (Hispanic), United States

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People also ask about Genesis

Genesis is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Genesis is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ (JEN-ə-sis).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Genessis, Genisis, Gennesis, Jenesis, Gen and Genny.
Across languages, Genesis has these equivalents: 'Greek': 'Γένεσις (génesis), 'Hebrew': 'בראשית (Bereishit — title of the book).
Yes, very popular — Genesis ranked #55 in United States in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Genesis ranks highest in United States (#55 in 2024).
Yes — 2 notable people named Genesis are in our database, including Genesis Rodriguez (Actor), Genesis P-Orridge (Actor).