Girl · #4,578 in 2026

Jeilani

Name: Popularity of the name Jeilani in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jeilani, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,578

Peak Rank

#4,578 (2026)

Total Babies

246

5-Yr Trend

+128%

2009

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#4578

Peak Rank

246

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jeilani

Jeilani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 30 Jeilanis were born — ranking #4,578 that year. As of 2026, Jeilani ranks #4,578 for baby girls with 30 births, rising sharply (+128% over the past five years). In total, more than 246 Jeilanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

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Names that sound like Jeilani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jeilani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jelani
Gilani
Gianni
Giuliani
Jelena
Jalon
Gilan
Cellini
Chileno
Celano
Chelone
Johnny

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeilani

What does the name Jeilani mean?

Jeilani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jeilani in 2026?

In 2026, Jeilani ranks #4,578 among girls' names in the U.S., with 30 babies given the name that year.

When was Jeilani most popular?

Jeilani reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #4,578 that year with 30 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jeilani most popular?

Jeilani has historically been most popular in Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jeilani.

Is Jeilani a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jeilani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Jeilani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jeilani include Ebelin, Gabrianna, Tynasia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jeilani

Jeilani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 246 births in the dataset. Jeilani's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #4,578. Use the chart and map above to compare Jeilani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.