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Genki

GEN-kee

Genki is a boy’s name of Japanese origin, meaning “A Japanese name meaning 'healthy,' 'energetic,' or 'spirited.' Often used for boys, signifying vitality.”, and peaked in popularity in 1994.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginJapanese

What Genki Means

A Japanese name meaning 'healthy,' 'energetic,' or 'spirited.' Often used for boys, signifying vitality.

The Story of Genki

Imagine a name that bursts with the very essence of life, a vibrant spark first recognized in Japan in the mid-1990s.

Genki is a lively Japanese name, primarily given to boys, meaning 'healthy,' 'energetic,' or 'spirited.' Its appearance in records around 1994 suggests a name chosen to embody vitality and optimism.

This name is for a son who embodies pure energy and a zest for life. You picture your child approaching each day with boundless optimism, his spirited nature infectious and his presence a source of constant vitality.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Genki Nagasawa

    Japanese professional baseball player.

Personality Traits

EnergeticOptimisticLively

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Peak Year

#5 in 1994

Total Births

5

First Recorded

1994

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