Genie

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Pronounced JEE-nee /ˈdʒiː.ni/High

Meaning: A short form of Eugenie/Eugenia, from the Greek eugenes ('well-born; noble'); it also chimes with the English word genie (a jinni). Routes are layered, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright vintage name: Genie shortens Eugenie ('well-born') (said 'JEE-nee'). Playful and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningA short form of Eugenie/Eugenia, from the Greek eugenes ('well-born; noble'); it also chimes with the English word genie (a jinni). Routes are layered, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#16049 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1982

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,731

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Genie shortens Eugenie ('well-born') and echoes the word genie. Its route is layered, which we note - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'JEE-nee').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Genie is a short form of Eugenie/Eugenia ('well-born; noble') and also chimes with the word genie (a jinni) - a playful, vintage-warm name whose route is layered, which we note (said 'JEE-nee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References - Genie — short for Eugenie 'well-born'; word genie

Variations

GeniJeanieGigi

Nicknames

GenGigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Genie mean?

Genie is a short form of Eugenie ('well-born'); it also echoes the English word genie.

How do you pronounce Genie?

It's said JEE-nee /ˈdʒiː.ni/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Genie a boy or girl name?

Genie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Genie?

Genie is extremely rare in the U.S.