functions.php

// Register front-page widget areas
for ( $i = 1; $i <= 5; $i++ ) {
    genesis_register_widget_area(
        array(
            'id'          => "front-page-{$i}",
            'name'        => __( "Front Page {$i}", 'my-theme-text-domain' ),
            'description' => __( "This is the front page {$i} section.", 'my-theme-text-domain' ),
        )
    );
}