Jelani Name Popularity and Statistics
Jelani is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Jelani?
Jelani is spelled J-E-L-A-N-I. The name has 6 letters.
Jelani Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,583
Recorded Births67
Rank#2,145
Recorded Births67
- Girls usage fell 433 places to #2,583 and recorded 21 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 393 places to #2,145 and recorded 27 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jelani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 67 | #2,583 |
| 2025 | Boys | 67 | #2,145 |
| 2024 | Girls | 88 | #2,150 |
| 2024 | Boys | 94 | #1,752 |
| 2023 | Girls | 87 | #2,176 |
| 2023 | Boys | 131 | #1,404 |
| 2022 | Girls | 84 | #2,228 |
| 2022 | Boys | 129 | #1,421 |
| 2021 | Girls | 52 | #3,112 |
| 2021 | Boys | 102 | #1,635 |
| 2020 | Girls | 41 | #3,607 |
| 2020 | Boys | 89 | #1,731 |
| 2019 | Girls | 40 | #3,718 |
| 2019 | Boys | 90 | #1,737 |
| 2018 | Girls | 30 | #4,562 |
| 2018 | Boys | 84 | #1,809 |
| 2017 | Girls | 34 | #4,220 |
| 2017 | Boys | 100 | #1,605 |
| 2016 | Girls | 23 | #5,622 |
| 2016 | Boys | 99 | #1,618 |
| 2015 | Girls | 16 | #7,266 |
| 2015 | Boys | 90 | #1,717 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2014 | Boys | 69 | #2,044 |
When Was Jelani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1998 · Boys
151 recorded births
National rank #931
2000 · Boys
143 recorded births
National rank #1,021
2002 · Boys
133 recorded births
National rank #1,098
2023 · Boys
131 recorded births
National rank #1,404
Where Jelani Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #1,075 | 8 |
| NY | #1,654 | 7 |
| FL | #1,685 | 7 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| GA | #990 | 8 |
| FL | #1,625 | 6 |
| NY | #1,760 | 5 |
| CA | #2,203 | 6 |
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |