Zelani
Girl nameZelani has been given to 17 babies in the U.S. since 2023. It peaked in 2025. In 2025, about 1 in 133,939 girls was named Zelani.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
17
Peak year
2025 (12 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
2023
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Zelani — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Zelani.
Sibling name ideas for Zelani
Same era and popularity as Zelani, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Zelani?
Zelani has been given to 17 babies in the U.S. since 2023. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Zelani peak?
Zelani peaked in 2025, when 12 babies were given the name.
Is Zelani a girl or boy name?
Zelani is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Zelani are girls).
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