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Jalanii

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

Meaning: A modern form of Jelani — from the Swahili/Arabic, 'mighty; powerful; full of strength'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Mighty; powerful: Jalanii is a form of Jelani. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'juh-LAH-nee').
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Origin LowSwahili, American
MeaningA modern form of Jelani — from the Swahili/Arabic, 'mighty; powerful; full of strength'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8066 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520202025

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

Jalanii is a modern form of Jelani — from the Swahili/Arabic, 'mighty; powerful; full of strength' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'juh-LAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, mighty-and-powerful at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jelani means 'mighty; powerful; full of strength' in Swahili/Arabic — Jalanii is a modern form, lyrical and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'juh-LAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Jelani — routes layered

Variations

JelaniJalaniJalanie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jalanii mean?

Jalanii is a form of Jelani — Swahili 'mighty; powerful'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jalanii?

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

Is Jalanii a boy or girl name?

Jalanii is a girl's name here.

How popular is Jalanii?

Jalanii is a very rare name in the U.S.

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