Jelani
3 countries#2145 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jelani was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,660 births recorded 1973–2025 · currently #2145 · peaked in 2023 with 218 births
Most common in: New York, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
216 births recorded 2007–2022 · currently #703 · peaked in 2022 with 63 births
Most common in: Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne, Paris, Val-d'Oise, Seine-et-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
114 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2301 · peaked in 2021 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
114 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jelani’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1391 | — |
| 2007 | #1760 | ↓369 |
| 2008 | #1594 | ↑166 |
| 2009 | #1573 | ↑21 |
| 2010 | #1574 | ↓1 |
| 2011 | #1476 | ↑98 |
| 2012 | #1729 | ↓253 |
| 2013 | #1794 | ↓65 |
| 2014 | #2044 | ↓250 |
| 2015 | #1717 | ↑327 |
| 2016 | #1618 | ↑99 |
| 2017 | #1605 | ↑13 |
| 2018 | #1809 | ↓204 |
| 2019 | #1737 | ↑72 |
| 2020 | #1731 | ↑6 |
| 2021 | #1635 | ↑96 |
| 2022 | #1421 | ↑214 |
| 2023 | #1404 | ↑17 |
| 2024 | #1752 | ↓348 |
| 2025 | #2145 | ↓393 |
Frequently asked questions about Jelani
Is Jelani a popular name?
Yes — Jelani currently ranks #2145 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jelani more common for boys or girls?
Jelani is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jelani most popular?
Jelani peaked in 2023 in United States, with 218 recorded births that year.
Is Jelani rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jelani’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1400 in 1973 to #2145 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jelani?
At least 5,990 babies have been recorded with the name Jelani across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Jelani popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jelani appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Jelani?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jelani include Hosea, Jahsir, Kaidyn.
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