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Jaylani is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "An invented name, a variant of Kailani using the popular phonetic element jay." It ranked #471 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, an invented name, a variant of Kailani using the popular phonetic element jay. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Jaylani ranked #471 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #471 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaylani mean?
Behind the Name does not give Jaylani a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: an invented name, a variant of Kailani using the popular phonetic element jay.
Is Jaylani a popular name?
Jaylani ranked #471 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Jaylani a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Jaylani appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Jaylani — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
