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Solid line = floor (spellings that unambiguously belong to the group). Shaded band up to the dashed edge = ceiling (the most it could reach if every ambiguous spelling counted here).
Jelani
Jelani has been climbing in recent years. All-time it's been given to 9,599 U.S. babies, the 855th most common name by sound today, peaking at 795 in 2025, with 795 in 2025.
By sound, Jelani also includes the spellings Jaylani.
Rising
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, “National data” baby-names files (1880–2025).