Emma Girl
EH-muh
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Jenesis
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Greek· “variant of Genesis, 'origin, birth'”
- Meaning
- variant of Genesis, 'origin, birth'
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Greek
- Pronunciation
- JEH-nuh-sihs
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #816
- US babies 2025
- 334
- Best rank
- #654 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Jenesis
Jenesis is an American (modern coinage) and Greek name that is usually said to mean “variant of Genesis, 'origin, birth'”.
Jenesis is a modern spelling of Genesis, a Greek word meaning origin, birth or beginning. Genesis is the name of the first book of the Bible, which tells of the creation of the world. As a given name Genesis became popular in the United States in the late twentieth century, especially among Hispanic families, and the spelling Jenesis followed. The name expresses a sense of new beginnings. Jenesis has a lively three-syllable sound, and Jen and Nessie could serve as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Jenesis first appears in US Social Security records in 1982. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 8 different years, starting in 2018. Its best national rank was #654 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 451 babies. In 2025, 334 babies were named Jenesis, and it ranked #816 nationally. That is 50% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,754 in 2000, #1,364 in 2010, and #816 in 2025. Of the 5,743 US girls named Jenesis since records began, 40% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,255 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Georgina, Aliza, Keilani, Adalee, and Aya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jenesis ranked highest in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #261 | 17 |
| Mississippi | #360 | 8 |
| Georgia | #410 | 28 |
| Florida | #466 | 40 |
| Virginia | #627 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 94% of US babies named Jenesis over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Jenesis is usually pronounced JEH-nuh-sihs, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with J and ends in “-is”.
Middle names for Jenesis
A few middle names that flow with Jenesis: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jenesis
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jenesis mean?
Jenesis is an American (modern coinage) and Greek name that is usually said to mean “variant of Genesis, 'origin, birth'”.
What is the origin of the name Jenesis?
Jenesis has modern American and Greek roots. Jenesis is a modern spelling of Genesis, a Greek word meaning origin, birth or beginning.
Is Jenesis a popular name?
Yes. Jenesis ranked #816 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jenesis a boy or girl name?
Jenesis is mainly a girl's name. About 94% of US babies named Jenesis over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Jenesis?
Jenesis is usually pronounced JEH-nuh-sihs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings