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juh-LAH-nee · 3 syllables
↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular
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Rank #1747 · Falling since 2020
Popularity score: 25 · SSA Rank: #1747
Rank #2171 · Rising since 2020
Popularity score: 22 · SSA Rank: #2171
Rare · Distinctive · Familiar · Common · Very Common
Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.
Basic meaning documented; limited historical record.
Less popular now than in recent years.
Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.
Some practical considerations — review details below.
Jelani is an African unisex name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1747 in the US in 2024.
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