Jenifer
Girl name · 71 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jenifer: 71 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 1986.
Jenifer is a variant spelling of Jennifer, which itself derives from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, combining *gwen* ("white, fair, blessed") and *hwyfar* ("smooth, soft" or "phantom, fairy"), so the meaning is often given as "white phantom" or "fair lady." One notable bearer is Jenifer Lewis, the charismatic American actress known for her roles in *The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air* and *What's Love Got to Do with It*. Another is the French singer Jenifer Bartoli, who rose to fame after winning the first season of *Star Academy*. While the standard Jennifer form has long been popular—especially from the 1970s onward—the simpler Jenifer spelling gives this name a slightly more streamlined, distinctive feel while keeping its gentle, lyrical sound.
Girl 16 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19869 babies
- Latest (1998)
- #6643 babies
- Total births
- 71since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 33%vs prior 5y