Jelani is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1404 in 2023 with 131 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 151 births ranking #935. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 15.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 13,042 boys born was named Jelani. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.