How Many People Are Named Jelani?
5,525
people in the United States are named Jelani
1 in 60,633 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#3922
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0016%
Of US population
Peak Year
2023
218 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Eastern African, Swahili
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "mighty" in Swahili.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 20.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1973 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
854
California
567
Florida
335
Georgia
290
Illinois
173
Texas
153
North Carolina
110
Maryland
84
New Jersey
75
Ohio
71
💡 Fun Facts About "Jelani"
- 181 babies were named Jelani in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2023
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1973
- Most popular in New York
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