What origin is the name Genesis?

Genesis comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Genesis a popular name?

Genesis is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Genesis?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Genesis — for example Noah, Jacob, Ethan. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Genesis Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Q: Is Genesis a rare name?

Yes. Genesis does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Genesis

Girl

hebrew

3 syllables

Genesis is a hebrew girl's name meaning "Beginning; origin; birth. genisis is the name of the first book in the bible. genisia - the virgin mary of turin - is a protectress invoked against drought in catholic tradition".

Genesis is a girl name of hebrew origin meaning "Beginning; origin; birth. genisis is the name of the first book in the bible. genisia - the virgin mary of turin - is a protectress invoked against drought in catholic tradition". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Beginning; origin; birth. genisis is the name of the first book in the bible. genisia - the virgin mary of turin - is a protectress invoked against drought in catholic tradition

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Genesis

Very rare in US records

What does Genesis mean?

Genesis is a girl name of hebrew origin meaning "Beginning; origin; birth. genisis is the name of the first book in the bible. genisia - the virgin mary of turin - is a protectress invoked against drought in catholic tradition".