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Jalani

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Jalani

Pronounced jə-LAH-nee /dʒəˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful' (linked to the Sufi al-Jilani)Medium

In 30 seconds: Mighty and strong: Jalani spells Jelani — 'mighty, powerful'. Lyrical, bold, and warm.
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Origin MediumSwahili, Arabic
MeaningSpelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful' (linked to the Sufi al-Jilani)
U.S. rank (2024)#5118 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 654

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219732024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jalani is a spelling of Jelani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful', linked to the surname al-Jilani (the revered Sufi saint Abdul Qadir al-Jilani). A lyrical, bold name across East Africa and African American communities.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, mighty-and-powerful at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Jelani means 'mighty, powerful' in Swahili (via the Arabic surname al-Jilani, a great Sufi saint) — Jalani is a spelling, lyrical and bold.
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Jelani — etymology

Variations

JelaniJilaniJaylani

Nicknames

Lani

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Jelani— the standard spelling
Jaylani— a fellow spelling
Kalani— a companion -lani name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalani mean?

Jalani spells Jelani — Swahili 'mighty, powerful' (via the Arabic al-Jilani).

How do you pronounce Jalani?

It's said jə-LAH-nee /dʒəˈlɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jalani a boy or girl name?

Jalani is a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Jalani?

Jalani is a rare name in the U.S.

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