Genova
Meaningfrom Genoa, Italy · Italian
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,899 in 1920
6 babies were named Genova in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,662 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Genova you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Genova, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Genova would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGenova first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1920, when it ranked #2,899. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGenova has slipped 3,662 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Italian, Genova means “from Genoa, Italy”.
About the name Genova
Genova is a girl name of American origin meaning “from Genoa, Italy”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ova”. US birth records list Genova for girls from 1913 to 2025, in 32 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #2,899 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.4 | 229,508 girls |
| 1920s | 3.8 | 262,467 girls |
| 1930s | 1.7 | 602,410 girls |
| 1940s | 1.3 | 793,651 girls |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 girls |
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,777,778 girls |
| 1990s | 1.7 | 581,395 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,225,806 girls |
| 2010s | 1.2 | 826,446 girls |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 157,068 girls |
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Questions about the name Genova
What does the name Genova mean?
Genova means “from Genoa, Italy” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Genova?
Genova has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Genova a boy or girl name?
Genova is a girl name.
How popular is the name Genova?
Genova ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1920 (#2,899).