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Jelani

male

Meaning

"Mighty; Powerful"

A Swahili-derived given name emphasizing strength, common in East Africa and the African diaspora.

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Popularity History of Jelani

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1747Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1747

Jelani was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-343

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Jelani

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Quick Facts

OriginSwahili
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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