Rising since 2015, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Jeylani since 2011
Babies named Jeylani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29 | 16 |
| 2020s | 72 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Jeylani is a modern invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012. By 2025, it had climbed to rank 7,491, with an incidence of roughly 1 in 114,805 newborns. Its steady rise since 2015 suggests growing appeal among parents seeking a melodic, contemporary name. The name peaked in popularity in 2024. While its exact origins are unclear, Jeylani likely follows the trend of blending the initial sound of names like Jayla or Jada with the popular suffix -lani. Although not yet associated with any top states, its upward trajectory mirrors broader naming patterns favoring soft, feminine-sounding invented names.
Jeylani first appeared in U.S. records in 2012. It likely blends the popular sound of names like Jayla or Jada with the fashionable suffix -lani, seen in Hawaiian-inspired names such as Leilani. The name has no known traditional etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jey, Lani
Sibling names for Jeylani
Names that share Jeylani's style, for a brother or sister.
