Gender: Male
Origin: Swahili
Meaning: Mighty or strong
Pronunciation: JH EH L AH N IY
Popularity Rank: #34,994
In Swahili, Jelani means mighty or strong. It is a name that symbolizes power and strength.
The name Jelani is of Swahili origin and means Mighty or strong. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Jelani is commonly found in United States of America, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and 44 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH EH L AH N IY
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Jelani is recorded 977 times globally, ranking it as the 34,994th most common name worldwide.
Jelani is most prevalent in United States of America, with 404 occurrences, making it the 5,890th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Jelani is found among 1 in every 3429 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #5,890 | 1 : 4,478 |
| Malaysia | #7,195 | 1 : 13,183 |
| Saudi Arabia | #22,022 | 1 : 31,782 |
| Canada | #8,400 | 1 : 9,898 |
| Nigeria | #14,347 | 1 : 33,133 |
| United Kingdom | #13,278 | 1 : 16,124 |
| Jamaica | #1,803 | 1 : 3,429 |
| Netherlands | #12,197 | 1 : 15,808 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Jelani from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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