Jenifer

Jenifer is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 22 girls in the United States.

Jenifer at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jenifer

Jenifer belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jenifer first appears in Social Security records in 1933. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #271 in 1973, and in 2024 22 babies received the name — 25,536 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jenifer in US records

First recorded (US)
1933
Best US rank
#271 in 1973
Peak year
1974
Babies named Jenifer in 2024
22
Total since 1880
25,536

Jenifer in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1571 in 1998
Babies named Jenifer in 2023
3
Total since 1996
156

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jenifer mean?

The meaning of Jenifer is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jenifer a boy or girl name?

Jenifer is a girl name. In 2024, 22 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jenifer?

Jenifer comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Jenifer?

Jenifer first appears in US records in 1933. Its best-ever ranking was #271 in 1973, and 22 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.