5,470births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · France
#472France 2025
Jelani is a boy name family recorded 5,470 times in 5 countries since 1973. It ranks highest today in France (#472 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in France in 2025, at 18.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Jelani
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jelani | English | 4,718 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2145 | 1998 | ▼ 17 % |
| Jelani | English | 535 | 🇫🇷 France | #472 | 2025 | ▲ 1,166 % |
| Jelani | English | 103 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2021 | – |
| Jelani | English | 62 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #623 | 2025 | – |
| Jelani | English | 52 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2020 | – |
Questions about Jelani
How popular is the name Jelani?
In 2025 it ranked #472 in France. Official registers record 5,470 births across 5 countries.
When was Jelani most popular?
It peaked in France in 2025, at 18.7 births per 100,000.
Is Jelani a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Jelani is a boy name.