A West African historian, storyteller, or praise singer.
In West African Manding culture, a Jali (or Djeli) is a hereditary historian, storyteller, and musician who maintains the oral traditions of the community. The name signifies a person of great cultural importance and wisdom. It is also sometimes used as a diminutive or modern variation of names like Jaliyah.
Less common today
Jali isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,093 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
