Rising since 2002, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Jenisis since 1998
Babies named Jenisis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Jenisis is a modern respelling of Genesis that first entered U.S. birth records in 1998. While it remains uncommon, its popularity peaked in 2016, and it has shown a rising trend since 2002. As of 2025, it ranks 14,942, meaning roughly 1 in every 321,453 newborn girls receives the name. The variant spelling reflects a broader pattern of parents modifying traditional names with a 'J' to create a unique identity. Despite its biblical root in the word 'genesis', Jenisis is a contemporary coinage rather than a direct scriptural name, aligning it with other modern invented names like Nevaeh and Jaxon.
Jenisis is a modern respelling of the name Genesis, which itself is derived from the Greek word genesis, meaning 'origin' or 'beginning'. The name Genesis entered use as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly among English-speaking families seeking a distinctive biblical reference. Jenisis emerged as a phonetic variant, reflecting a trend of replacing the 'G' with 'J' for a softer sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jen, Gen, Jeni
Sibling names for Jenisis
Names that share Jenisis's style, for a brother or sister.
