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Jailani

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Pronounced jaee-LA-nee /d͡ʒai.ˈla.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic nisba 'Jilani/Gilani' meaning 'from Gilan', a region by the Caspian Sea; carries spiritual associations through the Sufi saint Abdul Qadir al-Jilani.Medium

In 30 seconds: Jailani comes from the Arabic nisba 'Jilani', meaning 'from Gilan', a region by the Caspian Sea. It carries spiritual weight through the Sufi saint Abdul Qadir al-Jilani.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic nisba 'Jilani/Gilani' meaning 'from Gilan', a region by the Caspian Sea; carries spiritual associations through the Sufi saint Abdul Qadir al-Jilani.
U.S. rank (2024)#2071 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births93 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 500

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420062024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Jailani derives from the Arabic nisba 'Jilani' or 'Gilani', a form that means 'from Gilan', a region on the southern shore of the Caspian Sea. Names of this 'from a place' type are common in Arabic, and this one gained reverence through the revered Sufi saint Abdul Qadir al-Jilani. That association lends Jailani a quietly spiritual resonance.

The respelled 'Jai-' opening softens the name for English speakers while keeping its tie to the Jilani family of names. Its geographic origin means it functions less as a meaning-word and more as a marker of place and lineage.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Jailani is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Jailani — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Kailani— Shares Jailani's flowing '-lani' ending and soft three-syllable sound.
Leilani— Echoes Jailani's melodic '-lani' close and vowel-rich rhythm.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Jailani mean?

Jailani is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Jailani?

It's commonly said jaee-LA-nee /d͡ʒai.ˈla.ni/.

Is Jailani a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jailani is used as a girl name.

How popular is Jailani?

In 2024, Jailani ranked #2071 in the U.S. for girls, with 93 births recorded.