Jelani vs Naima

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Naima

Girl #2,199 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil; peaceful; serene"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,199
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nai, Nima

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Popularity Comparison

Jelani Rank #1,757
Naima Rank #2,199

Jelani is more popular, ranked #1757 vs #2199 for Naima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jelani ___

  • Jelani Kwame
  • Jelani Amari
  • Jelani Kofi
  • Jelani David
  • Jelani Marcus
  • Jelani James

Naima ___

  • Naima Aisha
  • Naima Yasmin
  • Naima Fatima
  • Naima Leila
  • Naima Soraya
  • Naima Karima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jelani

Amara Zuri Kofi Amani Imani

If you choose Naima

Layla Yasmina Khalil Omar Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jelani or Naima more popular?

Jelani is more popular, ranked #1757 compared to Naima at #2199 in the United States.

What do Jelani and Naima mean?

Jelani means "mighty, powerful" (Swahili origin). Naima means "tranquil; peaceful; serene" (Arabic origin).

Are Jelani and Naima boy or girl names?

Jelani is primarily a boy name. Naima is primarily a girl name.

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