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Genovia

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Pronounced juh-NOH-vee-uh /dʒəˈnoʊ.vi.ə/Medium

Meaning: Best known as Genovia, the fictional kingdom in The Princess Diaries; it also echoes Genoa (Genova), the Italian port city. As a given name the route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A storybook name: Genovia is the kingdom of The Princess Diaries (said 'juh-NOH-vee-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Italian

MeaningBest known as Genovia, the fictional kingdom in The Princess Diaries; it also echoes Genoa (Genova), the Italian port city. As a given name the route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2022)#14155 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 40

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

Genovia is a fictional kingdom and a Genoa echo. As a given name its route is uncertain, which we note - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'juh-NOH-vee-uh').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Genovia is famous as the fictional kingdom in The Princess Diaries, and it echoes Genoa (Genova) in Italy - a storybook, elegant name whose route as a given name is uncertain, which we note (said 'juh-NOH-vee-uh').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Genovia — Princess Diaries kingdom / Genoa echo; uncertain

Variations

GenoveaGenovieGenoviah

Nicknames

GenVia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Genovia mean?

Genovia is the fictional kingdom in The Princess Diaries; it also echoes Genoa; routes uncertain.

How do you pronounce Genovia?

It's said juh-NOH-vee-uh /dʒəˈnoʊ.vi.ə/ - four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Genovia a boy or girl name?

Genovia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Genovia?

Genovia is extremely rare in the U.S.