The baby name Ginia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced JIN-ee-uh (ˈdʒɪniə),JEE-nee-uh (ˈdʒiːniə).
The baby name Ginia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced JIN-ee-uh (ˈdʒɪniə),JEE-nee-uh (ˈdʒiːniə).
Ginia is in Origin.
Ginia is a modern, clipped feminine name most commonly derived from Virginia or Eugenia. As a shortening of Virginia, it ultimately traces to Latin virgo "maiden, virgin," conveying senses of purity and youth. When taken from Eugenia, it reflects Greek eugenes "well-born, noble," a meaning associated with good lineage and refinement. The form likely arose in Romance languages, where -inia and -enia names often yield concise pet names, then spread into English as a sleek standalone.
Found in 20th-century use as both nickname and independent given name, Ginia suits families seeking a compact alternative to longer classics. Related forms include Virginia and Eugenia; diminutives and cognates such as Ginny, Ginnie, Gina, Gena, and Genie overlap in use. Rarer near-variants like Genia appear regionally. Overall, Ginia preserves the timeless heritage of its roots while offering an airy, contemporary sound.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HT | Girls | 0 | #23 | 1 | 950 |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| BD | 0 | #240 | 2 | 5,992 | |
| France | Girls | 1932 | #246 | 3 | 904 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #288 | 2 | 8,139 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #514 | 5 | 9,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #558 | 4 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #565 | 9 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #644 | 7 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #775 | 12 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2002 | #884 | 6 | 9,522 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #909 | 7 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 5 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,149 | 4 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,433 | 14 | 9,415 |
Ginia is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:
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