Jelani
Swahili
"mighty"
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Updated Wed Feb 18 2026
The name Jelani is currently ranked #932 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #935 in 1998. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in JELANI, JELANI, and JELANI. Jelani is occasionally used for girls in 2024.
# 932 in the US
Jelani Rank in US Top 1000
Popularity of the name Jelani
Famous People Named Jelani
- Jelani Graydaughter of American rapper "Juvenile"
- Jelani McCoyAmerican basketball player
- (William) Jelani CobbAmerican writer, author, and educator
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- Names that Peaked in 1998
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