Jelani

Jelani is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 181 babies in the United States.

Jelani at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jelani

Jelani belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jelani first appears in Social Security records in 1973 and has been given to 5,525 babies since 1880, including 181 in 2024.

Jelani in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Babies named Jelani in 2024
181
Total since 1880
5,525

Jelani in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Jelani in 2025
4
Total since 1996
136

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jelani mean?

The meaning of Jelani is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jelani a boy or girl name?

Jelani is a unisex name. In 2024, 181 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jelani?

Jelani comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jelani?

Jelani is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1973 and has been given to 5,525 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].