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At a Glance: Name: Genesis – Meaning: origin, creation, beginning – Origin: Greek – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: JEN-eh-sis
Genesis comes from Greek and literally means origin, creation, beginning. It's classified as a classic, gender-neutral name, pronounced JEN-eh-sis, and it's been recorded in Social Security data going all the way back to 1964.
Meaning & Origin of Genesis
Meaning: Origin, creation, beginning.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Genesis
Phonetic: JEN-eh-sis IPA: /ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
Popularity of Genesis
Genesis sat at its peak of #55 in 2013, when 4,306 babies were given the name, and in 2024 it landed at that same #55 rank with 3,835 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1964–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Genesis mean?
Origin, creation, beginning. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Genesis)
How do you pronounce Genesis?
Genesis is pronounced JEN-eh-sis (IPA: /ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/).
Is Genesis a popular name right now?
Genesis is near its all-time peak (#55 in 2013), ranked #55 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1964–2024.)
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