Jelani is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #935 in 1998 with 151 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 151 births ranking #935. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.6%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 12,658 boys born was named Jelani. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.