Jaelani
Every Jaelani since 2006 — 610 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaelani
Jaelani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,246 in 2025 with 82 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 610 American babies have been named Jaelani. Its peak came in 2024, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaelani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaelani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | #2,246 |
| 2024 | 103 | #1,933 |
| 2023 | 92 | #2,098 |
| 2022 | 48 | #3,340 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,639 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,209 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,876 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,065 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,617 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,100 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,411 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,448 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,767 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,386 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,384 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,065 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,006 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,986 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,742 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,896 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaelani in 2025?
Jaelani ranked #2,246 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 82 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaelani?
610 babies have been named Jaelani in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaelani most popular?
Jaelani peaked in 2024, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Jaelani a boy or girl name?
Jaelani is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaelani rising or falling?
Jaelani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.