Geneva
How to say it: juh-NEE-vuh · /dʒəˈnivə/
From the Swiss city name, ultimately from Latin 'Genava'. Also linked to Old French 'genevrier' (juniper).
Geneva was the 1,296th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 125 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are down about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,453 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,296 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 125 |
| Share of births | 1 in 26,522 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | −38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,453 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Geneva peaked in the 1920s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Geneva is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Geneva
- Geneva Mitchell (1908–1949)American actress
- Geneva Cruz (born 1976)Filipino actress and singer
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