Geniya
Of Arabic origin, meaning genius or prodigy.
Name Census estimates that about 141 living Americans carry the first name Geniya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Geniya today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Geniya births was 2002 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Geniya. 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
141
~ 1 in 2,430,882 Americans
Peak year
2002
17 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2016 SSA rank
#17,135
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Geniya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Geniya from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 104 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Geniya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Geniya 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 Geniya 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 Geniya
The name Geniya is a feminine Russian given name derived from the Greek word "genos," which means "race" or "kind." It is believed to have originated in the late 19th or early 20th century during the Russian Empire period.
The name Geniya has its roots in the Greek language and culture, where the concept of "genos" was deeply ingrained. In ancient Greek society, the idea of lineage, ancestry, and familial ties held great significance, and this name may have been chosen to reflect that cultural importance.
While the name does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that it was influenced by the Greek philosophical and literary traditions that emphasized the importance of one's heritage and origins.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Geniya can be found in the late 19th century Russian literary circles. Geniya Nikolayevna Bogdanova (1846-1923) was a Russian writer and translator who played a significant role in introducing Western European literature to Russian readers.
Another notable figure with the name Geniya was Geniya Avenirovna Gasparyan (1910-1992), a Soviet Armenian geologist and mineralogist. She made significant contributions to the field of mineralogy and was the recipient of several awards and honors for her work.
In the field of music, Geniya Cherkasova (1900-1986) was a renowned Soviet Russian opera singer and vocal teacher. She performed at the Bolshoi Theatre and was recognized for her outstanding performances in various operatic roles.
Geniya Mikhaylovna Aver'yanova (1909-1997) was a prominent Soviet Russian actress who appeared in numerous films and theater productions throughout her career. She was awarded the honored title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1968.
Geniya Viktorovna Yegorova (born 1972) is a Russian former biathlete who competed in several Olympic Games, winning multiple medals, including gold. She is considered one of the most successful biathletes in Russian history.
These examples demonstrate the historical presence of the name Geniya across various fields, including literature, science, arts, and sports, reflecting its enduring popularity in Russian culture and society.
People
Geniya + last name combinations
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Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Geniya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Geniya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 141 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Geniya 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 2,430,882 US residents.
Is Geniya a common name?
We classify Geniya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 143 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Geniya most popular?
The single biggest year for Geniya was 2002, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Geniya is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Geniya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Geniya 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.