Jalani
How to say it: juh-LAH-nee · /dʒəˈlɑni/
Variant of Swahili Jelani 'mighty' - modern American unisex name with African roots.
Jalani was the 931st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 244 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #564 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #931 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 244 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,587 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #564 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Largely a product of recent years, Jalani reached its top in the 2020s. Perched at its peak, it is likely to rise.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft in sound. Kamari echoes its rhythm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jalani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Jalani
- Jalani Sidek (born 1963)Badminton player
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