Jelani Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Swahili
Gender Distribution:
86% Masculine / 14% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'mighty' or 'powerful' in Swahili.
Meaning of the Name Jelani
Jelani is a Swahili name that means 'mighty' or 'powerful'. It is derived from the Swahili word 'jela', which means strength. The name Jelani is often given to boys and girls who are expected to have a strong and influential presence in their community. It is a popular name in East Africa.
Popularity of the Name Jelani
The popularity for the name Jelani peaked in popularity in the year 1998 with 151 births, which ranked number 2,143 out of 25,727 unique names for that year. Jelani had the most female births in 2022 with 84, which ranked number 2,214 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1998 with 151, which ranked number 931 out of 11,309 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jelani has increased sharply over the last ten years from 100 births to 213 births, an increase of 113.00%. Among males, Jelani has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 87 births to 129 births, an increase of 48.28%. Among females, Jelani has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 13 births to 84 births, an increase of 546.15%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jelani
- 20 Year Trend of Jelani: 43.92%
- 10 Year Trend of Jelani: 113.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jelani: 48.28%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jelani: 546.15%
Popularity of Jelani by State
For males, Jelani was most popular in Southeastern states with 34 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 15 male births. Among females, Jelani was most popular in Southeastern states with 18 births in the region. It was most commonly used in GA, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jelani. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | 1627 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 8 | 1340 | 5 | 2111 |
| GA | 15 | 640 | 7 | 1171 |
| IL | 9 | 871 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 719 |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 5 | 1254 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 13 | 927 | 7 | 1656 |
| TX | 14 | 1359 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 6 | 951 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jelani
- Total Births of Jelani: 230 (7.85%)
- Male Births of Jelani: 134 (4.02%)
- Female Births of Jelani: 101 (20.51%)
Given the upward trend of Jelani over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.85% increase in total births, for a total of 230 births in 2024. Male births for Jelani have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 134 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.02%. For Females, births for Jelani have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 101 female births in 2024, an increase of 20.51%.