Jeneva Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jeneva is a name of French origin that evolved from the Old German Genovefa, meaning 'woman of the race.' It has historical forms like Geneviève and Genovefa. Jeneva is perceived positively in modern contexts, often linked to creativity and individuality. There is no biblical background associated with this name, and it gained popularity in the 20th century as a variant of Geneviève.
The name Jeneva is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jeneva has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jeneva' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2832nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3778th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6601st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7326th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5355th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7567th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9333rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jeneva' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jeneva"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈniːvə/
Origin
French
Etymology
Jeneva is derived from the French name 'Geneviève,' which itself comes from the Old German name 'Genovefa.' The name is believed to mean 'woman of the race' or 'tribe woman.'
Meaning
woman of the race
Language Evolution
Genovefa, Geneviève, Jeneva
Historical Usage
The name Jeneva gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of Geneviève.
Variants & Derivatives
Genevieve, Genovefa, Jen, Jenny
Modern Popularity & Image
Jeneva is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jeneva Johnson, an emerging artist known for her unique style., Jeneva B. M., a notable author in contemporary literature.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jeneva"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jeneva"
"Jeneva" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2832nd of 9107 | 181 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3778th of 9204 | 106 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6601st of 12526 | 59 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7326th of 19264 | 90 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5355th of 27321 | 251 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7567th of 35406 | 237 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9333rd of 30306 | 132 |
Regional Popularity of "Jeneva" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jeneva" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
91.86% 4771st/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jeneva"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jeneva" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.