Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Genova since 1913
Babies named Genova per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Genova is an uncommon and modern-sounding name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913. It has never been widely used, peaking in 1991 at rank 13,208. As of 2025, its popularity remains stable, with a one-in-267,878 rate. The name likely draws inspiration from the Italian city Genoa (Genova in Italian) or is a variation of Geneva. Its rarity gives it a distinctive feel, free from strong historical associations.
Genova is a modern coinage, likely formed as a variant of Geneva or directly inspired by the Italian city of Genoa (Genova in Italian). The name Geneva, in turn, is derived from the name of the Swiss city or possibly from the Old French name Genvieve. Genova first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, used almost exclusively for girls, but it has always been rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Genny, Nova
Sibling names for Genova
Names that share Genova's style, for a brother or sister.
