Janifer is of Latin origin, meaning "graced by God" or "gift from God". It's a unique blend of two popular names: Jennifer and Janice, but it stands alone as a charming and distinctive moniker in its own right. The name Janifer has been steadily gaining popularity since the late 20th century, with its peak of usage being around the early 21st century. It's often used as an alternative to Jennifer or Janice, offering a fresh twist while maintaining familiar roots.
"Janifer experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with its highest occurrence being 14 births in 1964 and lowest at just 5 births in multiple years including 1977. The name's peak seemed to be around the late 1940s to early 1950s, but it began a steady decline thereafter, with only one year (1982) in the 1980s and 1999 seeing just six births."