At a glance
- In short
- Genieve is a female name with English and French pronunciations. It has variations, such as Genevieve, and historical significance tied to Saint Genevieve.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2008 (#12,579)
- Babies in 2008
- 8 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #1,571 in 1915
- First recorded
- 1900
Meaning of Genieve
Genieve is a female name with English and French pronunciations. In English, it is pronounced as jen-uh-vee (/ˈdʒənəvi/), while in French, it is pronounced as zhahn-ee-EV (/ʒa.ni.ˈev/). The name Genieve has variations, such as Genevieve.
In terms of popularity in the United States, the name Genieve has had varying levels of occurrence over the years. In 2008, there were 8 occurrences of the name, ranking at 12,570. In 2007, there were 5 occurrences and a rank of 17,632. The name reached its peak popularity in the early 1980s when it ranked within the top 10 most popular names for baby girls.
The origin of the name Genieve can be traced back to multiple sources. It is derived from the French form of the Latin name Genovefa or Genevieve which means "tribe woman" or "woman from the family." This name gained prominence due to Saint Genevieve, a patron saint of Paris known for her piety and devotion.
With its beautiful pronunciation options and historical associations, Genieve is an elegant choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their baby girl.
How to pronounce Genieve
English
- Pronounced jen-uh-vee /ˈdʒənəvi/
French
- Pronounced zhahn-ee-EV /ʒa.ni.ˈev/
Popularity of Genieve in the U.S.
Genieve was last recorded in the U.S. in 2008, ranked #12,579 with 8 babies. It peaked at #1,571 in 1915. It first appears in the records in 1900.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1900–2008 60 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 | 12,579 | ▲ 5,057 |
| 2007 | 5 | 17,636 | back (not recorded in 2006) |
| 2005 | 5 | 16,462 | back (not recorded in 2004) |
| 2003 | 5 | 15,784 | back (not recorded in 2001–2002) |
| 2000 | 6 | 13,154 | back (not recorded in 1995–1999) |
| 1994 | 5 | 13,430 | back (not recorded in 1992–1993) |
| 1991 | 6 | 11,509 | back (not recorded in 1989–1990) |
| 1988 | 5 | 11,798 | back (not recorded in 1987) |
| 1986 | 5 | 10,912 | ▼ 1,605 |
| 1985 | 6 | 9,307 | ▲ 1,115 |
| 1984 | 5 | 10,422 | ▼ 1,407 |
| 1983 | 6 | 9,015 | back (not recorded in 1982) |
| 1981 | 7 | 8,128 | back (not recorded in 1980) |
| 1979 | 11 | 5,751 | ▲ 3,999 |
| 1978 | 5 | 9,750 | ▼ 98 |
| 1977 | 5 | 9,652 | back (not recorded in 1972–1976) |
| 1971 | 6 | 7,388 | back (not recorded in 1966–1970) |
| 1965 | 5 | 6,539 | back (not recorded in 1962–1964) |
| 1961 | 7 | 5,309 | back (not recorded in 1958–1960) |
| 1957 | 6 | 5,377 | back (not recorded in 1955–1956) |
| 1954 | 6 | 5,148 | back (not recorded in 1953) |
| 1952 | 5 | 5,563 | back (not recorded in 1950–1951) |
| 1949 | 5 | 5,244 | back (not recorded in 1948) |
| 1947 | 9 | 3,706 | ▲ 288 |
| 1946 | 7 | 3,994 | ▲ 562 |
| 1945 | 5 | 4,556 | ▲ 18 |
| 1944 | 5 | 4,574 | ▼ 773 |
| 1943 | 7 | 3,801 | back (not recorded in 1942) |
| 1941 | 7 | 3,559 | ▲ 790 |
| 1940 | 5 | 4,349 | ▼ 99 |
| 1939 | 5 | 4,250 | ▼ 1,910 |
| 1938 | 13 | 2,340 | back (not recorded in 1937) |
| 1936 | 6 | 3,701 | ▼ 775 |
| 1935 | 9 | 2,926 | ▲ 1,360 |
| 1934 | 5 | 4,286 | ▼ 1,598 |
| 1933 | 10 | 2,688 | ▲ 143 |
| 1932 | 10 | 2,831 | ▼ 81 |
| 1931 | 10 | 2,750 | ▼ 548 |
| 1930 | 15 | 2,202 | ▲ 235 |
| 1929 | 13 | 2,437 | ▼ 56 |
| 1928 | 14 | 2,381 | ▼ 355 |
| 1927 | 19 | 2,026 | ▲ 1,243 |
| 1926 | 9 | 3,269 | ▲ 93 |
| 1925 | 9 | 3,362 | ▼ 1,150 |
| 1924 | 17 | 2,212 | ▲ 253 |
| 1923 | 14 | 2,465 | ▼ 438 |
| 1922 | 19 | 2,027 | ▲ 255 |
| 1921 | 16 | 2,282 | ▼ 203 |
| 1920 | 18 | 2,079 | ▲ 305 |
| 1919 | 14 | 2,384 | ▼ 175 |
| 1918 | 16 | 2,209 | ▼ 213 |
| 1917 | 17 | 1,996 | ▼ 47 |
| 1916 | 17 | 1,949 | ▼ 378 |
| 1915 | 22 | 1,571 | ▲ 554 |
| 1914 | 11 | 2,125 | ▲ 702 |
| 1913 | 6 | 2,827 | ▼ 193 |
| 1912 | 6 | 2,634 | back (not recorded in 1911) |
| 1910 | 5 | 2,398 | ▼ 190 |
| 1909 | 5 | 2,208 | back (not recorded in 1901–1908) |
| 1900 | 6 | 1,723 | new |
Notable people named Genieve
- Genieve Figgis is an Irish painter who launched her career on social media and is known for her vibrant colors and macabre imagery.