girl's name
Genia
JEN-yah
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,818
Genia is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Genia is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1964, when 57 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1886.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Genia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 24 |
| 1910s | 53 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 95 |
| 1950s | 233 |
| 1960s | 463 |
| 1970s | 357 |
| 1980s | 176 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 81 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Genia?
In 2020, Genia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Genia Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Genia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Genia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Genia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Genia
- Pronunciation JEN-yah
Sibling Names for Genia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Genia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Genia
How popular is the name Genia?
In 2020, Genia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Genia a girl's or a boy's name?
Genia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Genia?
Genia has 2 syllables.
When was Genia most popular?
Genia peaked in 1964, when 57 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.