Rising since 2015, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Jolani since 2015
Babies named Jolani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Jolani is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 2015. Since then, it has been on a rising trajectory, with its peak popularity occurring in 2024 when it ranked 8362. The name is rare, given to approximately 1 in 133,939 babies in 2025. Its exact origins are unclear, but it likely follows the trend of combining melodic elements, such as 'Jol' from Jolie or 'Lani' from Hawaiian names like Leilani. Jolani's appeal lies in its soft, feminine sound and contemporary feel, though it has not yet gained widespread usage in any specific U.S. state.
Jolani is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2015. It may blend the French word jolie, meaning 'pretty,' with the Hawaiian name Lani, meaning 'heaven' or 'sky,' or simply be a fashionable combination of sounds. The name has seen modest use since its emergence, likely influenced by the trend of creating melodic, feminine-sounding names ending in -i or -ani.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Joli, Lani
Sibling names for Jolani
Names that share Jolani's style, for a brother or sister.
