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Jenifer
GirlMeaning of Jenifer: Welsh: 'white phantom'
Jenifer is a girl's name most strongly associated with Welsh naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6865th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#6865
15 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
25,573
First recorded 1933 · peak 1974
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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