Holding steady.
Popularity of Genavie since 1992
Babies named Genavie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Genavie is a modern respelling of the classic name Genevieve. It first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1992, and its peak year came in 2008, when it reached its highest recorded usage. While it has never entered the top 1000, the name has maintained a stable trajectory over the last few decades. Its appeal lies in its resemblance to the elegant Genevieve while offering a more streamlined, phonetic spelling. The name has not been heavily concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its widespread but rare usage across the country.
Genavie is a modern English respelling of the French name Genevieve, which is of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Germanic name Genovefa, possibly meaning 'woman of the race' (from 'kuni' meaning 'race' and 'wefa' meaning 'woman'). Alternatively, it could be from the Celtic name Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere), meaning 'white wave' or 'white phantom'. The name Genevieve was popularized by the 5th-century Saint Genevieve, patroness of Paris.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Genny, Vivi
Sibling names for Genavie
Names that share Genavie's style, for a brother or sister.
