Genji
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Genji first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 15 babies have been named Genji in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Genji is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #27,063 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,063
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"fixed, immovable, the pole star"
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Hebrew Shemu'el origin
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#26,952 in US
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"each of the two; pure"
#27,200 in US
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About the Name Genji
Genji is a boy name .
Genji is currently ranked #27,063 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Genji include Gen, Gey, Geie, and Genkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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