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Jlani
GirlMeaning of Jlani: Swahili: 'mighty'
Jlani is a girl's name most strongly associated with African naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4387th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4387
30 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
134
First recorded 2017 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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