Jelani is a unisex baby name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. In 2024, Jelani was given to 94 boys, ranking No. 1747 for boys and 87 girls, ranking No. 2171 for girls in U.S. Social Security records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.
Popularity Snapshot For Jelani
In 2024, Jelani was given to 94 boys, ranking No. 1747 for boys and 87 girls, ranking No. 2171 for girls in U.S. Social Security records.
The name has appeared in national records since 1973 and shows 5,525 recorded births between 1973 and 2024.
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Jelani shows up for both boys and girls in recent U.S. records, which makes it a reasonable option for parents comparing unisex baby names.
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