Find out how popular the first name Jenesis has been for the last 42 years (from 1982 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jenesis by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Jenesis is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 95% of people named Jenesis being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 447 female babies and 40 male babies born with the name Jenesis.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 40 baby boys were named Jenesis in 2023, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Jenesis

The name Jenesis is a modern variation of the Biblical name Genesis, which is derived from the Greek word "genesis," meaning "origin" or "creation." It is closely linked to the first book of the Bible, known as the Book of Genesis, which describes the creation of the world and the origin of humanity.

The name Jenesis gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine form of the traditional name Genesis. While the name Genesis has been used for both males and females throughout history, Jenesis is predominantly given to baby girls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jenesis can be traced back to the late 1970s. However, its usage remained relatively rare until the 1990s when it started gaining traction, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries.

Historically, there are no known significant figures who bore the name Jenesis, as it is a relatively modern invention. However, there have been several notable people named Genesis, including Genesis P-Orridge, an English singer-songwriter and artist born in 1950, and Genesis Tennon, an American actress born in 1988.

Other notable individuals with the name Genesis include Genesis Villella, a Venezuelan model and actress born in 1987, Genesis Rodriguez, an American actress born in 1987, and Genesis Dervain, a Haitian-American singer and songwriter born in 1988.

While the name Jenesis is a modern creation, its connection to the Biblical story of creation and its derivation from the Greek word "genesis" give it a sense of significance and depth. The name symbolizes new beginnings, origins, and the start of something meaningful.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Jenesis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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