Janifer Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAN-i-fer / /ˈdʒænɪfər/English; American
Meaning
Combination of Jane and Jennifer
Historical & Cultural Background
Janifer is a modern name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily in English-speaking countries. It combines elements from the names Jane and Jennifer, both of which have their own rich histories. Jane is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious,' while Jennifer has Celtic roots meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one.' The name Janifer reflects a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Janifer has seen limited popularity in the United States, with few recorded instances.
Similar Names
Variants
- Janifer
- Jannifer
International Variants
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Famous people named Janifer
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Janifer was first seen in the United States in 1942. Janifer has ranked as high as #1114 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Janifer has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Janifer
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 |