Geneva
Pronunciation: [ j-uhn-EEV-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Geneva first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 11 babies have been named Geneva in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Geneva is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,511 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,511
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old Irish ruadh (red) + rí (king) origin
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Old French origin
"ancient strength"
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Sanskrit origin
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Native American (Cherokee) origin
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About the Name Geneva
Geneva is a boy name .
Is Geneva a boy or girl name? Geneva is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,511 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,604. Geneva is more commonly used as a girl name.
Geneva is currently ranked #36,511 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Geneva include Gen, Gene, Geney, Geneie, Gey, Geie, and Genkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Geneva include Genesis, Gene . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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