Genesis is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'genesis', which means "beginning" or "birth". This name was popularized by its use as the opening book of the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. The name Genesis suggests the start of something new, fresh, and significant. It gained prominence during the mid-20th century and has since become a unique choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.
Genises has had a total of 40 babies born with the name Genesis between 1994 and 2011. The peak years for naming children Genesis were 1994 and 2006, with 9 and 6 births respectively.