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Jeilani

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How to Pronounce Jeilani

Pronounced jay-LAH-nee /dʒeɪˈlɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Jelani/Jilani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful'; also a Sufi surname (al-Jilani); here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Mighty and modern: Jeilani echoes Jelani — 'mighty, powerful'. Lyrical, strong, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowSwahili, Arabic

MeaningSpelling of Jelani/Jilani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful'; also a Sufi surname (al-Jilani); here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5194 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 188

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

Jeilani is a spelling of Jelani/Jilani — from Swahili (via Arabic), 'mighty, powerful', linked to the surname al-Jilani (the revered Sufi saint Abdul Qadir al-Jilani; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, strong name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

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

Did you know? Jelani means 'mighty, powerful' in Swahili (via the Arabic surname al-Jilani, a great Sufi saint) — Jeilani is a spelling, lyrical and strong, used for both sexes.

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References — Jelani — routes layered

Variations

JelaniJilaniJaylani

Nicknames

Lani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeilani mean?

Jeilani spells Jelani — Swahili 'mighty, powerful' (via the Arabic al-Jilani); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jeilani?

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

Is Jeilani a boy or girl name?

Jeilani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jeilani?

Jeilani is a rare name in the U.S.