Zelani Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: zeh-LAH-nee /zəˈlɑːni/
Origin: African; Swahili
Meaning: Swahili: 'calm' or 'peaceful'; African: 'to be at peace'
Historical & Cultural Background
Zelani is a name with roots in African cultures, particularly within Swahili-speaking communities. It embodies qualities of tranquility and serenity, reflecting a positive and peaceful disposition.
The name is not widely used in Western contexts, making it unique and distinctive.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zelani was first seen in the United States in 2023.
Zelani has ranked as high as #1371 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zelani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zelani is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zelani was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zelani
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zelani.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |