Yenifer
Meaningwhite phantom · Spanish form of Jennifer
- US rank
- #6,838
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,277 in 2000
16 babies were named Yenifer in the US in 2025. It has climbed 721 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Yenifer you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Yenifer, 16 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yenifer would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYenifer first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2000, when it ranked #2,277. Today it's #6,838, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowYenifer was 3.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,738 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 100,000.
- TrendYenifer has climbed 721 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,838. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningYenifer is a Spanish form of Jennifer, which means “white phantom”.
About the name Yenifer
Yenifer is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning “white phantom”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-fer”. US birth records list Yenifer for girls from 1989 to 2025, in 37 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #2,277 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,838, with 16 babies.
Origin:Welsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.3 | 303,030 girls |
| 1990s | 20 | 49,480 girls |
| 2000s | 32 | 31,153 girls |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 134,590 girls |
| 2020s | 8.3 | 120,000 girls |
Other spellings of Yenifer
More Welsh girl names
- Girl name: Cecilia · blind
- Unisex name: Reese · ardor, enthusiasm
- Girl name: Arianna · most holy
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Morgan · possibly sea circle
- Girl name: Sabrina · River Severn
- Unisex name: Teagan · possibly poet
- Girl name: Gwendolyn · white ring
Questions about the name Yenifer
What does the name Yenifer mean?
Yenifer means “white phantom” in Spanish, as a form of Jennifer.
What is the origin of the name Yenifer?
Yenifer has Welsh roots in our records. Other Welsh names include Cecilia, Reese, Arianna.
Is Yenifer a boy or girl name?
Yenifer is a girl name.
How popular is the name Yenifer?
Yenifer ranked #6,838 for US girls in 2025, given to 16 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#2,277).