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Jalani

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Pronounced juh-LAH-nee /dʒəˈlɑː.ni/High

Meaning: Mighty, powerful, strong; from Swahili jalani (strong, powerful), from Arabic jalal (greatness, majesty)Medium

In 30 seconds: A Swahili name meaning 'mighty' or 'powerful,' from Arabic jalal (greatness, majesty). Used in East African communities and the African diaspora, it has a strong, dignified sound.

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Origin MediumSwahili, Arabic

MeaningMighty, powerful, strong; from Swahili jalani (strong, powerful), from Arabic jalal (greatness, majesty)

U.S. rank (2024)#1203 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births196 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,441

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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 derives from Swahili jalani (powerful, strong), itself from Arabic jalal (greatness, majesty). The Arabic root is associated with divine majesty in Islamic tradition.

Jalani is used in East African and African American communities. It ranked #1203 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? The Arabic root jalal (greatness, majesty) appears in the divine name Allahu Akbar (God is the Greatest) and in the honorific title Jalaluddin (majesty of the faith) — so Jalani carries a majestic religious significance in Arabic-Islamic tradition.

Overall data confidence 75%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

JalanyJalanie

Nicknames

JaliLani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalani mean?

Jalani means 'mighty' or 'powerful' in Swahili, from Arabic jalal (greatness, majesty).

How do you pronounce Jalani?

It's said juh-LAH-nee — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jalani a boy or girl name?

Jalani is used for both sexes; it appears in girls' data in recent U.S. charts.

How popular is Jalani?

Jalani ranked #1203 for U.S. girls in 2024.