Jalani is of African origin, specifically from West Africa, and translates to 'peaceful'. It gained popularity globally as it was used by notable individuals such as Jamaican-born British actor John Boyega, who plays the character Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
The name Jalani experienced a notable increase in popularity from the late 1990s to around 2002, with a peak of 31 births in 2002. Since then, its popularity has fluctuated but generally remained stable until a recent resurgence in 2022 with 33 births.