Girl Name · Place name Origin
Geneva
Geneva means “Knee”. It is a girl's name of Place name origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 1000 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Geneva is a girl baby name of Place name origin, meaning "Knee". It currently sits in the Top 1000 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Geneva often also consider Genevia.
Geneva meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Knee
Origin: Place name naming roots help connect Geneva to related Place name baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Geneva as G·E·N·E·V·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Geneva is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Geneva variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Genevaa, Genevae, Genevay, Genev.
- Nicknames: Gen and G.
- Middle names: Pair Geneva with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Geneva middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Genevia, Genevie, Genoveva, Genevive, Gennifer — full picks on the sibling names for Geneva guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Geneva? Browse our names like Geneva guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Geneva
What does the name Geneva mean?
Geneva means "Knee" and is of Place name origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Geneva is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Geneva?
Geneva originates in Place name naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Geneva?
Geneva has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Geneva a boy's or girl's name?
Geneva is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Geneva in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Geneva sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Geneva?
Names that share Geneva's sound and style include Genevia, Genevie, Genoveva, Genevive, Gennifer.
What middle names pair well with Geneva?
Good middle-name fits for Geneva pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Geneva is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Geneva is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Geneva?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Geneva share its rhythm without rhyming — Genevia, Genevie, Genoveva all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.