Girl · #13,584 in 2026

Genovia

The Princess Diaries is a series of epistolary young adult novels written by Meg Cabot, and is also the title of the first volume, published in 2000. The series consists of 12 core novels, 4 novellas, and 4 companion novels. The series follows normal-American-teen-turned-royal Mia Thermopolis through her "diary" entries.

Current Rank
#13,584
Peak Rank
#12,196 (2021)
Total Babies
40
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1926
First Year
2022
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#12196
Peak Rank
40
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Genovia

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

The Princess Diaries is a series of epistolary young adult novels written by Meg Cabot, and is also the title of the first volume, published in 2000. The series consists of 12 core novels, 4 novellas, and 4 companion novels. The series follows normal-American-teen-turned-royal Mia Thermopolis through her "diary" entries.

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The Story of Genovia

Genovia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1926, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 7 Genovias were born — ranking #12,196 that year. As of 2026, Genovia ranks #13,584 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 40 Genovias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Genovia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Genovia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Genovia

What does the name Genovia mean?
The Princess Diaries is a series of epistolary young adult novels written by Meg Cabot, and is also the title of the first volume, published in 2000. The series consists of 12 core novels, 4 novellas, and 4 companion novels. The series follows normal-American-teen-turned-royal Mia Thermopolis through her "diary" entries.
How popular is Genovia in 2026?
In 2026, Genovia ranks #13,584 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Genovia most popular?
Genovia reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #12,196 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Genovia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Genovia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Genovia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Genovia include Rossella, Jahan, Arifa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Genovia

Genovia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1926 and has accumulated 40 births in the dataset. Genovia's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #12,196. Use the chart and map above to compare Genovia'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.