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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jenesis — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jeneral|Jenessa
Literary◈ Unisex · 48% boy · 52% girl↓ Declining

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Jenesis

◈

juh-NEE-sis · 3 syllables

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Girl
#712
↓ Declining
Girl
#712
Popularity score: 34
↓ Declining
Peak
#654 in 2023
5yr
-58 ranks
Velocity
-58
Birth frequency
1.1 per 10,000 births
Boy
#3063
Popularity score: 19
→ Stable
Peak
#2655 in 2022
5yr
+18 ranks
Velocity
+18
Birth frequency
1.1 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3063 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Literary boy names
Jenesis

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #3063

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #712 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Literary girl names
Jenesis

Popularity score: 34  ·  SSA Rank: #712

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-58 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Jenesis scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
18
Uniqueness20% of score
80
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ModernLiteraryUnisex3-syllableBiblical referenceNature-inspired meaningContemporaryCreative spelling
Character
creative visionnew beginningsindependent spiritpurposeful strengthinnovative thinking
STRONG
High confidence

Jenesis is a Literary unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #712 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -58 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#712 · rare
Jenesis at a Glance
Meaning:A modern creative spelling of Genesis, referencing the biblical book of beginnings. Used as a given name to convey new starts and creation.
Language root:Modern English · Biblical reference
Peak rank:#654 in 2023
5yr change:-58 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #712 · Boy #3063
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Genesis◈JennaJonesy◈Jensen◈Gennesis
Similar Style
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Works well with
Phoenix◈Eden◈Asher◈Sage◈LunaRiver◈Ezra◈Atlas◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Jenesis illustration
Name Intelligence
Jenesis · Overview
Summary

Jenesis is a Literary unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #712 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
48% boy · 52% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Meaningful character
Jenesis carries a bold, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 58 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
jenesis.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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