Jenesis
Jenesis is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Beginning, origin, or birth.
Origin and history
Jenesis is a modern American spelling variant of Genesis, originating from the Greek and Hebrew words for birth or creation. It gained popularity in the United States in the early 21st century alongside the rising trend of phonetic 'J' spellings. It offers a contemporary, unique spin on a classic biblically rooted name.
Popularity in the United States
5,743 babies in the United States have been named Jenesis since 1880. It ranks #2255 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #727.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.1 %)
- CA (15.1 %)
- FL (12.1 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 221 |
| 2000-2010 | 916 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,310 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,255 |
Nicknames
Jen, Jenni, Jenny, Jeni
Fun facts
- Jenesis swaps the traditional initial 'G' of Genesis for a 'J', aligning it with classical names like Jennifer or Jenny.
- The name has seen significant growth in the United States since 2000, reflecting modern name-customization trends.