Jenifer is a girl's name of Welsh origin meaning “White wave; Celtic origin meaning "fair wave" or "sea foam".” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Jen, Jenny. As of 2026, Jenifer ranks #928 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #260 in 1973.
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JEN-ih-fer
Phonetic spelling
Currently #928 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Jenifer means “White wave; Celtic origin meaning "fair wave" or "sea foam".” It is a girl's name of Welsh origin.
Jenifer is pronounced JEN-ih-fer.
Jenifer is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Jenifer currently ranks #928 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Jenifer include Jen, Jenny.
Middle names that pair well with Jenifer include Jenifer Rose, Jenifer Grace, Jenifer Marie, Jenifer Jane.
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