Total births
346
Unisex name · since 1992
Jahlani
Jahlani has 346 recorded births since 1992 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4986
- among boys today
- 346
- born since 1992
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Jahlani currently ranks #4986 among unisex names in America, with 346 babies recorded since 1992.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jahlani has been recorded 346 times among boys since 1992, currently ranked #4986 nationally and more common than 65% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #4986 among boys today
- 346 born since 1992
- 2020s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jahlani is currently the #4986 unisex name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 346 born since 1992, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4986
- among boys today
- 346
- born since 1992
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Jahlani vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4986
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Jahlani was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
34 babies were named Jahlani in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Jahlani compares
346 49th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jahlani's all-time total is 6% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jahlani | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 346 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jahlani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jahlani splits its recorded history at 2010: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1993 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2022 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jahlani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#4,986
Active since
1992
Jahlani popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Jahlani popularity over time - girls
326 total births recorded since 2012 (Jahlani as girls' name)
Jahlani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Jahlani's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Jahlani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 33
1990s
33 births
- 2000s
2000s
82 births
- 2010s
2010s
109 births
- 2020s
2020s
122 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 122 births (35% of all-time use).
Jahlani by state
Where Jahlani concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 11 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 10 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.4% |
New York share of Jahlani's total US births 3.2%
Even split
11 of 346 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahlani? ▼
346 babies have been named Jahlani since 1992. It currently ranks #4986 among boys. The peak year was 2022 with 34 births.
When was Jahlani most popular? ▼
Jahlani was most popular in the 2020s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Jahlani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahlani are New York (11 births), Florida (10 births), Georgia (5 births).
Is Jahlani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jahlani is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 346 births, and as a girl's name it has 326 births.
How long has the name Jahlani been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jahlani since 1992 -- 34 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jahlani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaheim, Jahmir, Jahir, Jahlil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jahlani's data
- New York records the most Jahlanis (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jahlani
Nearby Names Like Jahlani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahlani
Jaheim Boy
#2366 4,062 births
Jahmir Boy
#774 3,715 births
Jahir Boy
#1457 2,842 births
Jahlil Boy
#2773 2,468 births
Jahari Boy
#2035 1,876 births
Compare Jahlani side by side: Jahlani vs Jaheim Jahlani vs Jahmir Jahlani vs Jahir
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jahlani: #4986 Unisex Name - 346 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahlani. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jahlani draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.