Genia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "noble," "well-born," or "aristocratic."
Name Census estimates that about 1,254 living Americans carry the first name Genia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Genia today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Genia births was 1964 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Genia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 273,329 Americans
Peak year
1964
57 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
2020 SSA rank
#15,911
Tracked since 1886
Popularity
Genia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Genia from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 463 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Genia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Genia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Genias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Genia, while Tennessee, Ohio, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Genia
The name Genia is derived from the Greek word "genos," which means "race" or "family." It is a feminine form of the name Eugene, which has its roots in the Greek word "eugenes," meaning "well-born" or "of noble birth." The name Genia is believed to have originated in Greece during ancient times.
In ancient Greek literature, the name Genia is mentioned in various texts, including the works of Homer and Hesiod. It was a popular name among the aristocratic families of ancient Greece, often given to daughters born into noble lineages.
The earliest recorded use of the name Genia can be traced back to the 5th century BCE. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Genia of Lemnos, a renowned philosopher and mathematician who lived during the 4th century BCE. She is believed to have made significant contributions to the field of geometry.
Another notable figure named Genia was a Christian martyr who lived during the 3rd century CE in the Roman Empire. She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church for her unwavering faith and sacrifice.
In the medieval period, the name Genia was popular among the Byzantine nobility. One notable example is Genia Palaiologina, a Byzantine princess who lived in the 14th century and was known for her scholarly pursuits and patronage of the arts.
During the Renaissance, the name Genia gained popularity among the Italian nobility. One prominent figure was Genia Borgia, a member of the powerful Borgia family, who lived in the 15th century and was known for her intelligence and political acumen.
In more recent history, Genia Nourry (1894-1972) was a French writer and poet who gained recognition for her lyrical works and contributions to the Surrealist movement. Another notable figure was Genia Efimovna Sokolova (1897-1986), a Russian ballerina and choreographer who had a significant influence on the development of modern dance.
While the name Genia is not as common in contemporary times, it continues to hold a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly in the Greek and Eastern European regions, where it has been carried on through generations.
People
Genia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Genia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Genia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Genia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,254 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Genia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 273,329 US residents.
Is Genia a common name?
We classify Genia as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,673 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Genia most popular?
The single biggest year for Genia was 1964, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Genia is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Genia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Genia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.