Unisex nameCurrently #1,747 in the USRising
Jelani
3 syllablesPeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jelani's meaning
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Jelani's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jelani |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 53 |
| 1975 | 52 |
| 1976 | 55 |
| 1977 | 70 |
| 1978 | 61 |
| 1979 | 66 |
| 1980 | 77 |
| 1981 | 59 |
| 1982 | 61 |
| 1983 | 38 |
| 1984 | 64 |
| 1985 | 38 |
| 1986 | 38 |
| 1987 | 62 |
| 1988 | 70 |
| 1989 | 70 |
| 1990 | 87 |
| 1991 | 121 |
| 1992 | 108 |
| 1993 | 112 |
| 1994 | 113 |
| 1995 | 127 |
| 1996 | 138 |
| 1997 | 140 |
| 1998 | 173 |
| 1999 | 124 |
| 2000 | 156 |
| 2001 | 140 |
| 2002 | 148 |
| 2003 | 155 |
| 2004 | 140 |
| 2005 | 117 |
| 2006 | 127 |
| 2007 | 97 |
| 2008 | 112 |
| 2009 | 117 |
| 2010 | 109 |
| 2011 | 123 |
| 2012 | 100 |
| 2013 | 90 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2015 | 106 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 134 |
| 2018 | 114 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2020 | 130 |
| 2021 | 154 |
| 2022 | 213 |
| 2023 | 218 |
| 2024 | 181 |
Jelani through the decades
- Jelani peaked in 2023, when 218 babies were named Jelani in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jelani has risen 40% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jelani currently ranks #1,747 in the US and is on the rise.