Holding steady.
Popularity of Genia since 1886
Babies named Genia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Genia's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Genia is a feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1886, the same year it reached its peak usage. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, making it an exceptionally rare choice. While its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, it never recorded 1 in N births. The name is likely a diminutive of Eugenia, which has classical roots meaning 'noble birth'. Genia carries a vintage feel without historical prominence, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon but familiar-sounding name.
Genia is likely a diminutive or variant of Eugenia, which derives from the Greek word 'eugenes' meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'. It has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Geni, Genny
Variants: Genya
Sibling names for Genia
Names that share Genia's style, for a brother or sister.
