Jelani
A boys’ name of Swahili origin, meaning mighty; powerful.
Babies a year
132
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#4275
4 babies
In 2025, 4 babies in England and Wales were named Jelani. In the US, 132 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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