Girl · #15,431 in 2026

Genissa

Venissa, according to Geoffrey of Monmouth's 12th century Historia Regum Britanniae, was a daughter of the Roman Emperor Claudius, whom he gave in marriage to the British king Arvirargus once he had submitted to Rome.

Current Rank
#15,431
Peak Rank
#15,431 (2002)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2002
First Year
2002
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#15431
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Genissa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Venissa, according to Geoffrey of Monmouth's 12th century Historia Regum Britanniae, was a daughter of the Roman Emperor Claudius, whom he gave in marriage to the British king Arvirargus once he had submitted to Rome.

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The Story of Genissa

Genissa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 5 Genissas were born — ranking #15,431 that year. As of 2026, Genissa ranks #15,431 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Genissas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Genissa

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Frequently Asked Questions about Genissa

What does the name Genissa mean?
Venissa, according to Geoffrey of Monmouth's 12th century Historia Regum Britanniae, was a daughter of the Roman Emperor Claudius, whom he gave in marriage to the British king Arvirargus once he had submitted to Rome.
How popular is Genissa in 2026?
In 2026, Genissa ranks #15,431 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Genissa most popular?
Genissa reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #15,431 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Genissa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Genissa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Genissa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Genissa include Aaja, Aakira, Aakiyah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Genissa

Genissa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Genissa's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #15,431. Use the chart and map above to compare Genissa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.