Geniah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "paradise".
Name Census estimates that about 54 living Americans carry the first name Geniah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Geniah today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Geniah births was 2007 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Geniah. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Geniah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
54
~ 1 in 6,347,303 Americans
Peak year
2007
14 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2010 SSA rank
#11,583
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Geniah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Geniah from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 46 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Geniah 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 Geniah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Geniah
The name Geniah is believed to have its origins in the ancient Arabic language, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "jannah," which translates to "paradise" or "garden of bliss." The name carries a profound meaning, symbolizing a heavenly and peaceful existence.
During the early Islamic era, the name Geniah was primarily used in the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic culture and language flourished. It gained popularity among Muslim communities as a way to express their spiritual aspirations and hopes for a blissful afterlife.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Geniah can be found in the renowned Arabic literary work, "The Book of Songs," compiled by the renowned poet and musician, Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani, who lived from 897 to 967 CE. In this collection, Geniah is mentioned as the name of a renowned singer and musician, celebrated for her exceptional talent and captivating performances.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Geniah, each leaving their mark in various fields. One such figure was Geniah al-Andalusi, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE in Andalusia (modern-day Spain). Her contributions to the fields of theology, philosophy, and literature were highly regarded during her time.
Another notable Geniah was Geniah bint Ali, a prominent poet and literary figure who lived in the 9th century CE in the city of Basra, modern-day Iraq. Her poetry was widely acclaimed for its profound themes and elegant style, and she was considered one of the most influential voices of her era.
In the realm of Islamic mysticism, Geniah al-Qurashi stands out as a revered Sufi mystic and spiritual teacher who lived in the 13th century CE in Mecca. Her teachings and writings on the path to spiritual enlightenment and union with the divine were highly influential among Sufi circles.
Moving forward in time, Geniah al-Baghdadi was a celebrated musician and composer who lived in the 19th century CE in Baghdad, Iraq. She was renowned for her exceptional skill in playing the oud, a traditional Middle Eastern lute-like instrument, and her contributions to the development of classical Arabic music.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have borne the name Geniah throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions where they lived and worked.
People
Geniah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Geniah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Geniah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Geniah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 54 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Geniah 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 6,347,303 US residents.
Is Geniah a common name?
We classify Geniah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Geniah most popular?
The single biggest year for Geniah was 2007, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Geniah is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Geniah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Geniah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Geniah 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.
Is Geniah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Geniah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Geniah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Geniah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.