Jehlani
Every Jehlani since 2000 — 393 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jehlani
Jehlani is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,864 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 393 American babies have been named Jehlani — about 73% girls and 27% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 60 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 Jehlani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jehlani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | #3,864 | — | — |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,521 | 12 | #7,016 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,147 | 14 | #6,334 |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,565 | 16 | #5,728 |
| 2021 | 37 | #3,968 | 9 | #8,473 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,687 | 9 | #8,361 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,828 | 9 | #8,493 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,234 | 16 | #5,650 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,927 | 8 | #9,230 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,263 | 7 | #10,149 |
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| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,181 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jehlani in 2025?
Jehlani ranked #3,864 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jehlani?
393 babies have been named Jehlani in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jehlani most popular?
Jehlani peaked in 2022, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Jehlani a boy or girl name?
Jehlani is used for both: about 73% of babies named Jehlani have been girls and 27% boys.
Is the name Jehlani rising or falling?
Jehlani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.