Heavenly, royal, or sky
Jaelani is a modern variation of the Hawaiian name Kailani or Jelani. It combines elements suggesting the sky or heavens with a contemporary American phonetic style. In a Swahili context, Jelani means 'mighty' or 'powerful', though the 'Jaelani' spelling is most often used as a rhythmic, modern invention.
About 82 girls were named Jaelani in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
