Julani
Meaning
"one who is exalted"
Origin: Swahili
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,469
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Jule, Lani, Juli
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"one who is exalted"
Origin: Swahili
"of the sea, of the lake"
Origin: Old French
Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #6469 for Julani.
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Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Julani at #6469 in the United States.
Julani means "one who is exalted" (Swahili origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).
Julani is primarily a girl name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.