Genova

“the name of a city, often associated with 'race' or 'kinsman'”

Italy origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#11528US 2023

8Births / yr

↓Falling

199All-time births

📅 Since 191300

How to pronounce Genova

JEN·oh·vuh

/ˈdʒɛn.oʊ.və/ · stress on JEN · 3 syllables

“the name of a city, often associated with 'race' or 'kinsman'”

Italy origin · Girl name

What does Genova mean and where does it come from?

Genova is primarily recognized as the Italian name for the city of Genoa. As a personal name, Genova has been used in Italy and has connotations related to its cultural and historical significance. Genoa is known for its maritime history, and by naming a child Genova, there may be an intention to im

Cultural significance

Genova has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Italy-speaking communities, where it reflects values of the name of a city, often associated with 'race' or 'kinsman'.

Peak popularity

Reached #3055 in 1920 — currently #11528 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Genova?

Genova works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Genova Grace

How popular is Genova right now?

Falling — down 2271 spots — currently #11528 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1920–2023#11528 · Top 8.5%

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#11528	8	▼ down 2271 · -27% births
2022	#9257	11	▼ down 86
2021	#9171	11	▲ up 358 · +10% births
2020	#9529	10	▲ up 2374 · +25% births
2015	#11903	8	▼ down 8224 · +14% births
1940	#3679	7	▼ down 624 · -36% births
1920	#3055	11	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Genova

Best Year1920Rank #3055

Peak Count11

Average Rank#8303

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1920 - 20237 years

The story of Genova

Genova entered American naming records in 1913 and has been in use for over 111 years. With 199 total births recorded, Genova remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #3055 in 1920, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #11528 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Genova in 1920:

Mary Dorothy Helen Margaret Ruth

Genova by decade

Genova peaked in the 1920s. See all 1920s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	30
1920s ★	46
1930s	18
1940s	17
1950s	13
1960s	6
1990s	32
2000s	6
2010s	21
2020s	10

💎Genova has only 199 total recorded births since 1913 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Genova?

Common

GenGenieGenyOva

What names sound and feel like Genova?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Genova also consider these

Genoa

Italy · Italian

Geniva

American · A variant of

Geneva

France · juniper tree

Jenova

English · A modern variation

Zenova

English · A meaningful name

Common questions about the name Genova

What does the name Genova mean?

Genova means "the name of a city, often associated with 'race' or 'kinsman'" — a name rooted in Italy tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Genova?

Genova is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Genova have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Genova?

Genova originates from Italy tradition. Italy names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Genova?

Genova is a three-syllable name pronounced JH EH1 N OW0 V AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Genova?

Genova pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Italy heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.