Rising since 2012, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Jeilani since 2009
Babies named Jeilani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 123 |
Meaning & origin
Jeilani is a modern name that entered U.S. birth records in 2009, ranking 5722 in 2025 with an incidence of 1 in 76,537. It has been steadily rising in popularity since 2012, reaching its peak rank of 5722 in 2023. The name shows increasing usage despite being rare, and has not yet broken into any state's top name lists. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a creative combination of the popular prefix Jay- with the Hawaiian Lani, or an elaboration of the Arabic Jilani. Given its recent coinage, Jeilani remains a distinctive choice with a contemporary feel.
Jeilani is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2009. It may be a blend of the popular prefix Jay- and the Hawaiian name Lani (meaning 'heaven, sky'), or a variant of Jilani, a name of Arabic origin (meaning 'mighty' or 'sublime'). Its exact derivation is unclear, and it is most likely a contemporary invention rather than a traditional name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, J, Lani
Variants: Jilani, Jelayni
Sibling names for Jeilani
Names that share Jeilani's style, for a brother or sister.
