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Jelani

Jelani: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

How popular is Jelani?

134U.S. babies in 2025
#935peak rank (1998)
5,660babies since 1880

Since 1880, 942 girls and 4,718 boys in the U.S. have been named Jelani (17% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2160 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #935 in 1998. In 2025, 134 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Jelani FAQ

How popular is the name Jelani?

Since 1880, 942 girls and 4,718 boys in the U.S. have been named Jelani (17% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2160 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #935 in 1998. In 2025, 134 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jelani a boy or girl name?

Jelani is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (942 girls and 4,718 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).