Jalani vs Barak

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jalani

Boy #5,229 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"mighty, majestic, dignified"

Origin: Swahili/Arabic

Swahili East African African American African

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Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

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Jalani Rank #5,229

Barak Rank #5,297

Jalani is more popular, ranked #5229 vs #5297 for Barak.

Is Jalani or Barak more popular?

Jalani is more popular, ranked #5229 compared to Barak at #5297 in the United States.

What do Jalani and Barak mean?

Jalani means "mighty, majestic, dignified" (Swahili/Arabic origin). Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jalani and Barak boy or girl names?

Jalani is primarily a boy name. Barak is primarily a boy name.