Genie
Pronunciation: [ j-EEN-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Genie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,628 babies have been named Genie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Genie is past its peak , currently ranked #71,598 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,598
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Genie is also used as a boy name, ranked #19851.
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About the Name Genie
Genie is a girl name .
Is Genie a boy or girl name? Genie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,598 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,851. Genie is more commonly used as a boy name.
Genie is currently ranked #71,598 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Genie include Gen, Gey, Geie, and Genkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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